From The Mountaineer: As part of the U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities campaign, Central Elementary School is currently in the running for a portion of $500,000 that will be split between the top 20 schools that receive the most votes on the U.S. Cellular website.
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Black Mountain News: Haywood Regional Medical Center may find new ownership under Tennessee company
From Black Mountain News: Haywood Regional Medical Center is considering a buyout from a Tennessee-based company that would put the historically public hospital under private control.
WCU: Students to work with NBC at 2014 Winter Olympics
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Western Carolina University students Roger Cote and Monica Papworth will be heading to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, early in 2014, but they won’t be traveling to the other side of the globe to skate, ski or curl. They will be part of the NBC […]
Leaf lookers enjoy October colors with little rain
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation employees welcomed the largest crowd of the year during October. Leaf lookers were treated to great weather and barely any rainfall. The rainfall total of 2.33 inches of rain was 2.52 inches, or 52 percent, below the 58-year average rainfall total for October of […]
Wildfire burns in Linville Gorge
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Firefighters are working to contain a blaze burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area in the mountains of western North Carolina.
HDR: Collected coats donated to Family Care Center of Catawba Valley
From Hickory Daily Record: The coats were donated by the Knights of Columbus, Council 6451. The Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal organization affiliated with St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory that serves people in need around the world.
The Mountaineer: Maggie Valley church collects coins for winter heat campaign
From The Mountaineer: Members of the Maggie Valley United Methodist Church collected about six gallons of coins that will help stave off the chill of winter for county residents who can’t afford heat.
WLOS: Fire breaks out in Candler
From WLOS: 120 fire fighters from three counties helped fight the fire.
WLOS: Dupont Rescue Experience brings in crews from all around
From WLOS: First responders from 6 different states are camping in the Dupont State Forest this weekend.
WCU: Czech Republic professionals to visit WCU for presentation, observation
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: A team of six allied health professionals from the Czech Republic who have collaborated for nearly 10 years with David Shapiro, professor of communication sciences and disorders at Western Carolina University, will visit WCU for a public presentation and to observe U.S. clinical procedures Nov. 11 […]
Black Mountain News: Youngs Mountain conserved
From Black Mountain News: Deciding, ultimately, that pretty mountains and sparkling lake views are best enjoyed by bunches of people, rather than a few, a Rutherford County family sold nearly 100 acres of prime real estate for eventual inclusion in a long-distance trail system and county park in one of the region’s most scenic spots. […]
The Mountaineer: New Pigeon River land under protection
From The Mountaineer: Rural preservation leaders in the Bethel community of Haywood County have announced the permanent protection of 29 acres through two separate conservation easements.
WCU student receives statewide award
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University student Aaron Marshall is among the statewide recipients of the 2013 Community Impact Student Award. Presented by North Carolina Campus Compact, an association of colleges and universities committed to fostering campus-community engagement, the award recognizes college and university students across the state who are making a […]
WCU Campus Mediation Society brings home three from international tournament
Press release from Western Carolina University: Members of Western Carolina University’s Campus Mediation Society collected three top trophies at the International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament held Oct. 31- Nov. 2 at Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. The WCU contingent competed against teams from 41 other colleges and universities from around the world, including schools […]
Forest Service quires 10 more acres for Pisgah National Forest
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Hikers to Catawba Falls and anglers along the Catawba River have 10 more acres of Pisgah National Forest to call their own. Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a regional land trust, has sold and transferred the private in-holding property to the U.S. Forest Service for $105,200. The […]
RiverLink orientation sessions continue Nov. 13
Press release from RiverLink: Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. On Wednesday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m., Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, will give a presentation on “Who Is Wilma […]
i play and Smart Start teaming up to provide clothing for infants, toddlers
Press release from Smart Start of Buncombe County: In Buncombe County, 27% of young children are living in poverty. i play., a local clothing and natural baby product store in Asheville, has partnered with Smart Start of Buncombe County to ensure hundreds of families receive new quality clothing for their infants and toddlers. “I got […]
McDowell News: Marion kerosene leak source unknown
From McDowell News: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) from Asheville is investigating the cause of the leak, which was still undetermined Wednesday afternoon.
The Mountaineer: Traveling NASA exhibit stops in Canton
From The Mountaineer: During the month of November, the Canton branch of the Haywood County Public Library is hosting a traveling exhibit from NASA’s Lunar Science Institute.
Black Mountain News: New weather site created for parkway
From Black Mountain News: A common complaint from wintertime Blue Ridge Parkway visitors is seeing a “Parkway closed for winter weather” gate in Asheville, when the skies are sunny and the air is warm. They can’t see the snow and ice a few miles down the road.
Balsam Lake dam repaired, lake filled
Press release from the U.S Forest Service: The U.S. Forest Service today announced it has completed repairs to Balsam Lake dam and that the lake is again filled with water. “I’m pleased to say that Balsam Lake is full, and we look forward to the stocking of fish this spring,” said Nantahala District Ranger Mike […]