The Mountaineer reports that a Tuscola student has been selected to play in the U.S. Army Marching Band for the 2014 All-American Bowl.
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The Sylva Herald: Jackson Co. child dies, abuse suspected
From The Sylva Herald: A 4-year old from Whittier has died after being injured, allegedly through child abuse.
Black Mountain News: Around 30 arrested in Henderson County meth bust
From Black Mountain News: Henderson County authorities say they have charged nearly 30 people in a “large scale methamphetamine distribution and conspiracy investigation.”
Black Mountain News: Authorities arrest 11 in nightclub drug bust
From Black Mountain News: Authorities say they arrested 11 people following a yearlong investigation into illegal drug sales at Xcapades nightclub in West Asheville.
Times-News: Hendersonville fountain, renovations dedicated
From Times-News: A crowd gathered around the Mountain Memory fountain in the First Citizens Bank plaza at 4 p.m. Friday to dedicate a piece of public art that has been a conversation starter since its inception.
Fox Carolina: Michael Jordan pulled over in Rutherford County
According to Fox Carolina, Michael Jordan was pulled over by in Rutherford County for a window tiny violation.
TDB: Tryon school reunion held this weekend
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Ninety years of Tryon school history converges on the town this weekend for the second combined Tryon schools reunion, bringing students from 90-years-old to 9-years-old together to cherish old memories and create new ones.
WLOS: St. Genevieve Grotto moved to Carolina Day School
From WLOS: A 100 year-old rock structure in Asheville has found a new home.
The Sylva Herald: WCU professor honored with NCWF award
From The Sylva Herald: The N.C. Wildlife Federation last month named [Dan] Pittillo the Environmental Educator of the Year.
McDowell News: Marion festival turning 30 this weekend
From McDowell News: This Saturday, the 30th Annual Mountain Glory Festival in downtown Marion will celebrate small-town living in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the arrival of the autumn season. The festival lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WLOS: Hendersonville High School on lock down after seeing bears on capus
From WLOS: The mother bear and two cubs climbed up a persimmon tree on campus. The school was on a soft lock down until the crisis was over.
The Mountaineer: Women of Waynesville to help with Power of Pink 5k
From The Mountaineer: The Women of Waynesville have joined forces with the Haywood Regional Medical Center Foundation, in partnership with the Haywood County Health Department and Medwest Haywood, for the seventh Annual Power of Pink 5K Race.
Black Mountain News: Local man accused of stealing police car
From Black Mountain News: City police have charged a man in connection with the theft of an Asheville police cruiser.
The Mountaineer: Construction industry finally making a comeback in Haywood County
According to The Mountaineer, the construction industry is slowly making a comeback in Haywood County from the recession, with rates up by over 75 percent.
North Carolina Health News: Investigation shows Medicaid information suppressed
From North Carolina Health News: For months, members of the McCrory administration have maintained that the state’s Medicaid program is “broken.” But in the first of a two-part investigation, North Carolina Health News shows McCrory officials sat on information that would have depicted the state’s much-lauded Medicaid program in a better light.
The Sylva Herald: Complaints filed against Cherokee Bear Zoo
From The Sylva Herald: PETA last week filed a complaint against Cherokee Bear Zoo with the state Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division. The group claims to have photographs and video showing a keeper cleaning bear pits while the bears are present, with no barrier between the two.
WCU: A-B Tech and WCU sign transfer agreement
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Western Carolina University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College have signed a 2+2 agreement for A-B Tech associate of arts degree graduates to transfer to WCU for its Film and Television Production Program.
C-T: Seven Falls developer preparing for federal trial
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Developer Keith Vinson maintains in court papers that he’s a victim of the Great Recession and prosecutors who can’t tell the difference between bad business decisions and fraud.
Black Mountain News: Local man charged with embezzlement
According to Black Mountain News, an Asheville man has been charged with embezzlement after allegedly taking funds from Earthbound Trading Co.
McDowell News: Lt. Gov. met with Marion locals on jobs
From McDowell News: Lt. Gov. Dan Forest met with local government and business leaders Monday to talk about the issues that affect them and their ability to create new jobs. He especially encouraged them to speak out on whatever problems or concerns they have.
Black Mountain News: Asheville bear study to start in spring
From Black Mountain News: The N.C. Wildlife Commission will launch the Urban/Suburban Bear Study in Asheville in the spring, the first study of its kind in the state. The booming black bear population is part of the impetus for the Asheville study, one of the changes to the new black bear management plan that will […]