The physical exertion that Asheville resident Kevin Johnson will endure during his 3,000 mile cross-country bicycle ride is nothing compared to what the animals in Brother Wolf’s “Help Me Heal” program have experienced. (Photo by Sharon Bell)
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McDowell News: DENR looking into possible Marion well contamination
From McDowell News: Some people living in the North Madison Street, North Garden Street and Fleming Avenue neighborhoods of Marion are being asked to fill out a survey about possible heating oil contamination in their wells.
The Mountaineer: Fresh food market to reopen in Waynesville
From The Mountaineer: In mid-October, downtown Waynesville will once again have a fresh food market.
Black Mountain News: Asheville earns high rank on national list of charitable cities
From Black Mountain News: The city is among the 10 most charitable in the nation, according to a new study, with a whopping 32 percent of people volunteering their time.
TDB: Tryon couple arrested after stealing car
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Greenville County sheriff’s deputies and Tryon police officers apprehended a Tryon couple in Gowensville Monday evening after they stole a car from outside Buck’s Pizza in Tryon around 6:12 p.m.
Carolina Land Mountain Conservancy gearing up for annual fundraiser
Press release from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: Come Experience the Magic of the Mountains at our 13th annual Conservation Celebration Saturday September 28th See you this weekend at our annual fall fundraiser! Here are some last minute details: Where: The Cabin Ridge – main event details online here directions online here **GPS not reliable When: […]
Delayed-harvest trout regulations to go into effect next week
Press release from The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will implement delayed-harvest regulations on 33 trout waters in 18 western North Carolina counties on Oct. 1. Before Oct. 1, hatchery-supported regulations apply to these waters. Under delayed-harvest regulations, no trout can be harvested or possessed from these waters between Oct. […]
The Mountaineer: Local military police get ready for deployment to Afghanistan
From The Mountaineer: The men and women of the Clyde-based 211th Military Police Company will soon be heading overseas for the unit’s second deployment to Afghanistan.
Black Mountain News: Woman sentenced to prison after spending counterfeit cash
From Black Mountain News: A woman who spent counterfeit cash at an Asheville store will spend two years in federal prison.
Smoky Mountain News: Plans to transform old factory to agriculture operation in the works
From Smoky Mountain News: The old Drexel furniture plant is in the county’s Whittier Industrial Park. The 36-acre site is equipped with a large building but sits in a flood zone, greatly decreasing its resale value. But Lynn Sprague believes it could be ideal for some sort of regional agricultural operation.
C-T: More charged in Seven Falls scheme
From Citizen-Times: Two more defendants charged with conspiracy in an elaborate scheme to illegally obtain more than $23 million to forestall failure of the bankrupt Seven Falls development have pleaded guilty.
WCU: Mountain Heritage Day to feature variety of entertainment
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: WCU’s free celebration of Appalachian culture also will feature a full schedule of mountain music, fun activities, about 100 booths of the region’s finest arts and crafts, and 28 vendors offering ethnic, heritage and festival food.
Happy Body yoga offers veterans alternative ways to heal
For Army veteran William Gallion, a busy schedule makes finding time to treat back injuries and post traumatic stress disorder difficult. But thanks to a collaboration between Connected Warriors and Happy Body yoga studio, he and other veterans have been able to find relief through yoga.
WCU: Tickets to go on sale for Kacey Musgraves concert
From Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 24, for a Homecoming weekend concert at Western Carolina University by rising country music star Kacey Musgraves.
WLOS: Flu shot clinics coming to area
From WLOS: Buncombe County Health and Human Services is bringing flu vaccine within reach throughout our community.
McDowell News: Officials argue against rating in “worst school” list
From McDowell News: McDowell High School’s inclusion on an Internet list called the “Top 100 Worst Performing Public Schools in the U.S.” is unwarranted, local education officials said Friday.
HDR: Women arrested in prostitution ring
From Hickory Daily Record: Police arrested five women Thursday in an undercover prostitution sting.
The Sylva Herald: Filmmaker to present work at WCU
From The Sylva Herald: Filmmaker Hisham Mayet will present documentaries that depict culture along the Niger River and ceremonies of West Africa at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Wednesday, Sept. 25.
TDB: Columbus emergency dental care clinic to open Sept. 27
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk and Rutherford County adults without dental insurance will soon have a saving grace for emergency dental care at the Collins Dental Center. The emergency clinic will start Friday, Sept. 27 at the Collins Dental Center, located at 158 White Drive, Columbus. Potential patients must make an appointment for the clinic, […]
Black Mountain News: Changes coming to Charter Communication could increase some customers bills
From Black Mountain News: A switch to all-digital transmission by Charter Communication may bring a higher cable TV bill to customers who have many sets in their homes.
HDR: Man injured at Duke Energy substation expected to return to work Friday
From Hickory Daily Record: A man working at a Duke Energy substation was hit by a 2,000-pound electrical component Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon, the company he works for said he was released from the hospital.