From The Mountaineer: Jonathan Valley Elementary School has been named a national finalist for the 2013 National Title I Distinguished School Award. The award is given each year in two categories (1) Sustained Student Achievement and (2) Closing the Gap. Jonathan Valley is in contention for the national award in the category of Sustained Student […]
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Black Mountain News: Buncombe Co. attendance figures show crowding
From Black Mountain: With 20-day school attendance figures in, a sharper picture emerges this time of year as to which Buncombe County schools are nearing or over capacity and which are well under their limits. School officials use the numbers to plan for future building or additions and to identify schools to watch.
The Mountaineer: Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen take action surrounding concert controversy
The Mountaineer reports that the Maggie Valley town manager has resigned while the festival grounds director was fired amid a concert controversy that begin in August.
WCU: WCU receives grant for resources to benefit students with intellectual disabilities
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Western Carolina University has been awarded a $225,000 grant to help develop tools and resources to better enable students with intellectual disabilities to transition into the workforce or enroll in post-secondary education.
C-T: Haywood Co. farmers granted permission to kill elk
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Elk have destroyed a pumpkin patch worth thousands of dollars and harassed cattle at a dairy farm. State wildlife managers responded by giving two farmers permits to shoot and kill elk on their land, the second and third ever issued. The farmers have yet to take that step.
WLOS: Weaverville cracks down on dog laws
According to WLOS, Weaverville has put a new ordinance into play against dangerous dogs.
The Mountaineer: Woodsmen’s meet set for Oct. 5
From The Mountaineer: A day of archery, pole climbing, speed chopping and chain saw events awaits visitors at Haywood Community College Saturday.
TDB: Polk County ranked sixth in SAT scores across state
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County High School students recently found yet another achievement to brag about as they ranked sixth on SAT scores out of North Carolina’s 115 public school systems.
The Mountaineer: Haywood Co. nonprofit, MANNA food bank distribution center could shut down
From The Mountaineer: A local nonprofit that caters to low-income children and families is in dire financial straits and may be forced to close if money doesn’t come through soon.
Black Mountain News: Plans for Haywood Road development to resume
From Black Mountain News: A Georgia-based developer plans to revive a mixed-use development on the western end of Haywood Road, a project that would be among the largest the rapidly growing corridor has seen in recent years.
Winter Sun Farms expands pickup sites, estimates raised
Press release from AdvantageWest Economic Development Group: The numbers for the Winter Sun Farms community supported agriculture program are staggering: Blue Ridge Food Ventures purchased 14,300 pounds of produce from local farms last year, then processed, froze, and distributed it to about 300 CSA members. This year, those numbers are estimated to be closer to […]
OPT-IN to host public meetings through Oct. 10
Press release from AdvantageWest Economic Development: Various dates now through Oct 10: Southwestern North Carolina Opportunity Initiative (OPT-IN) public meetings. The public is invited to one of several regional presentations and discussions of this visioning project for the seven counties in the far-western part of the region. Sept 30: Deadline for entries in MAP (Media […]
WNC businesses selected for business accelerator
Press release from AdvantageWest Economic Development Group: Eleven WNC businesses, out of more than 100 applicants, have been selected to participate in the inaugural class of Accelerating Appalachia, a first-of-its-kind business accelerator based here in the AdvantageWest region. The project, supported in part by AdvantageWest through a Rural Jobs Accelerator grant award from the Appalachian […]
Black Mountain News: Man sentenced to life in prison after sexual assault
From Black Mountain News: A man who sexually assaulted a young Asheville woman at knifepoint and held her captive in her apartment for more than three hours will spend the rest of his life in prison.
WNC doctor selected to be Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development
Press release from AdvantageWest Economic Development Group: NC Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker recently spoke at AdvantageWest’s quarterly meeting of the Economic Developers Advisory Council (EDAC), a group of about 40 economic development professionals and allies from around the 23-county region. The next day, Secretary Decker publicly announced that WNC’s Dr. Pat Mitchell has […]
The Mountaineer: Haywood Co. band wins ‘Album of the Year’ award
According to The Mountaineer, the Haywood County band Balsam Range won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Album of the Year award.
The Huffington Post: North Carolina teacher walkout plans growing
From The Huffington Post: Several weeks ago, an activist who goes by the pseudonym Mike Ladidadi came up with the idea for a statewide teacher walkout scheduled for Nov. 4. The plan was to give teachers the opportunity to express their dismay and demand change. After creating a Facebook event for the idea, fellow activists […]
McDowell News: “Mountains to Coast” cycling tour to roll through Marion
From McDowell News: More than 1,000 cyclists are expected to arrive in Marion on Sunday morning as part of Cycle North Carolina’s “Mountains to Coast” tour.
WLOS: Railroad quiet zone established
From WLOS: The city of Asheville has asked Norfolk Southern Railroad to establish a “quiet zone” at the Lyman St. crossing in the River Arts District.
Transylvania Times: Police investigate series of Brevard break-ins
Transylvania Times reports that two series of break-ins have been reported throughout Brevard and surrounding areas.
The Mountaineer: Ground-breaking ceremony held for future Daniel and Belle Fangmeyer Theater
From The Mountaineer: The facility will allow HART to double its performance schedule and become an area attraction, which should play a major role in the economic development of the region. HART’s Theater currently cannot run full time because of the scheduling of the single theater space HART owns. This means that HART is closed […]