From Times-News: Reintroduced in the 1930s, [beavers] are now creating a gnawing problem for public and private landowners in low-lying areas such as Jackson Park, the Hendersonville Airport and nearby properties along the Mud and Bat Fork Creek drainages. “They’re just terrible,” said Jerry Moore, who has maintained the WNC Air Museum Airport, also known […]
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The Sylva Herald: Western North Carolina Pottery Festival to be held Nov. 2
From The Sylva Herald: The [WNC Pottery Festival] runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, [Saturday, Nov. 2]. Some 42 master potters will show their work (available for purchase) and educational demonstrations will line the street. This year’s featured potter is internationally known Gay Smith of Bakersville, who specializes in single-firing porcelain […]
McDowell News: Old Fort stream contamination contained
From McDowell News: Less than 100 gallons leaked from a 1,000-gallon tank into a mountain stream in Old Fort Sunday afternoon, according to Emergency Management Director Terry Young.
The Mountaineer: Waynesville teens create hotline to report drinking, drugs
From The Mountaineer: The hotline — 828-356-APAL — links directly to sheriff’s office dispatch, where teens can anonymously report underage drinking and drug activity to law enforcement.
TDB: WNC Annual WNC Agriculture Options grant cycle underway
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions will award a total of $153,000 to diversifying farmers in western North Carolina in 2014. Farmers have until December 13 to submit an application for a $3,000 or $6,000 grant.
Black Mountain News: Blackrock Summit purchased by SAHC
From Black Mountain News: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, a land trust based in Asheville, recently purchased a scenic chunk in the Plott Balsam Mountains once slated for development, that will help to forever preserve the scenic views from the parkway in Jackson County.
C-T: Archaeological looting become more common in WNC
From Citizen-Times: Even with heavy potential sentences, the number of documented violations of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act in North Carolina’s national forests has nearly doubled in recent years to about 20-25 a year.
Times-News: Flat Rock author Elle Poston returns to area, raises domestic violence awareness
From Times-News: Now living in Los Angeles, Poston returned to Henderson County this weekend to raise awareness for domestic violence in the community.
The Mountaineer: NCDMV donates over $100,000 to Friends of the Smokies
From The Mountaineer: The North Carolina DMV has just released third quarter contributions with $116,140 donated to Friends of the Smokies from specialty plate sales.
HDR: Hickory City Council candidate charged with felony
From Hickory Daily Bulletin: Joe Brannock, candidate for Hickory City Council, was charged with felony indecent liberties with a child, according to the sheriff’s office.
Charlotte Observer: Three new trails open on Blue Ridge Parkway
From The Charlotte Observer: Until now, there has been no way for the public to hike Rose Creek from the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway. But nine years ago, several North Carolinians came together with the state to change that. The group cobbled together nearly 1,600 acres to create Rose Creek Trail and two other walking […]
Black Mountain News: ABCCM planning for new facility
From Black Mountain News: Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry is planning a building to house its Hominy Valley crisis ministry along with a primary care practice. A groundbreaking for the 9,600-square-foot building is slated for 4 p.m. Friday. The building, which will be on U.S. 19-23, will be called the Ferguson Charitable Center. It is […]
WLOS: I-26 bridge repair close to being finished
Delays that have been happening on Interstate 26 at the “malfunction junction” with Interstate 40 may soon be relieved: From WLOS: D.O.T. Resident Engineer, Randy McKinney, says there’s a few final touches to be completed on the bridge repair, but this will take place during overnight hours. Crews will complete this work by 6 a.m. […]
Times-News: Transylvania Co. found to have solar development potential
From Times-News: Thanks in part to dropping costs, good sun exposure and favorable tax incentives, Transylvania County has great potential for solar development, the president of a renewable energy company told a group of environmentalists Thursday. Frederick Banker, president of Nevada-based Renewable Energy Results, spoke to about 45 people at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church about […]
The Mountaineer: Former Waynesville residents featured in ‘Catfish’
From The Mountaineer: Haywood County residents may have seen familiar faces on MTV recently after two former Waynesville residents were represented on the docudrama television series, “Catfish.”
TDB: Section of Highway 74 waterline completed
From TDB: A major portion of the Hwy. 9 waterline extension has been completed on the southern side of U.S. 74.
Teachers throughout state set to participate in education “walk in”
From The Associated Press via WRAL: North Carolina public educators unhappy with legislators and Gov. Pat McCrory set aside talk of a grassroots teacher walkout early next month, replacing it what they call a more positive job action. A handful of teachers who promoted a walkout Nov. 4 instead are now endorsing a “walk in” […]
The Mountaineer: Local author to host reading, discussion in Waynesville
From The Mountaineer: Dr. Daniel Pierce will read from and discuss his book,Corn from a Jar: Moonshining in the Great Smoky Mountains, on Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 pm at Blue Ridge Books.
TDB: Polk Co. commends NCDOT
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Polk County Board of Commissioners recently commended the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for its quick resurfacing of Hwy. 9, from U.S. 74 to Mill Spring.
WLOS: Giant potato makes a stop in Fletcher
From WLOS The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck appeared at the Fall Harvest Festival in Fletcher.
Black Mountain News: Water contamination found near Duke Energy
From Black Mountain News: State environmental officials ordered Duke Energy on Wednesday to supply a residence with alternative drinking water after testing showed the home’s private well has been contaminated