From The Sylva Herald: Kofi Lomotey, a scholar who has served as a teacher, principal, tenured professor, department head, provost and chancellor, has been named Western Carolina University’s first Chancellor John Bardo and Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership.
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WLOS: Despite lawsuits, Possum Drop scheduled for tonight
From WLOS: It’s been a lengthy battle, but the New Year’s Eve Possum Drop in Brasstown is scheduled to go on tonight.
Black Mountain News: Tax payers to have same tax rate in 2014
From Black Mountain News: Gov. Pat McCrory and his Republican allies at the North Carolina legislature have hammered home a simple message about the tax reform package they passed into law this year: Taxpayers will soon be able to keep more of their hard-earned money thanks to the GOP-backed changes.
The Mountaineer: Beekeeping class to be offered in Canton on Jan. 14
From The Mountaineer: Allen Blanton, president of the Haywood County Beekeepers, will discuss the basics of beekeeping and the importance of honeybees at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Canton Branch Library.
WLOS: Eblen Charities receives over 250 donated hams
From WLOS: Hormel and Ingles donated 256 hams to Eblen Charities.
Census Bureau shows state population continuing to grow
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday its national and state-by-state population estimates. It projected North Carolina’s population at nearly 9.85 million people as of July 1. That’s an increase of almost 100,000 people compared to July 2012.
C-T: New Belgium to keep dump truck route created to avoid neighborhood
From the Citizen-Times: New Belgium Brewing says it will route dump trucks carrying dirt to its brewery construction site along Riverside Drive, mostly avoiding a residential neighborhood in West Ashville.
McDowell News: Gas company to expand operations, create jobs
From McDowell News: Gov. Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Monday that Key Gas Components Inc. will expand its manufacturing operations in McDowell County and create 37 new jobs.
Black Mountain News: Liquor sales on the rise
From Black Mountain News: The Asheville Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s stores finished the 2012-13 fiscal year with a 7.1 percent increase in sales, according to recently released figures. That follows a 10 percent jump for 2011-12.
WLOS: Reward offered for information about missing great dane
From WLOS: There’s now a $1,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts a missing Great Dane from Sandy Mush. Olive was last seen Monday, December 23rd around 5 p.m. near Leicester when she escaped her fenced yard. She is micro-chipped, but not wearing a collar.
HDR: Newton Recreation Center to hold variety of activities in coming year
From Hickory Daily Record: For more information, contact Cheri Toney at ctoney@cvcc.edu or call 828-327-7000 ext. 4320, contact the Newton Parks and Recreation Department at 828-695-4317 or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Black Mountain News: Leicester man taken to burn unit after car hits gas pump, catches fire
From Black Mountain News: A Leicester man is in critical condition at the Baptist Medical Center burn unit in Winston-Salem after his vehicle struck a gas pump and erupted in flames this morning. He was taken to Mission Hospital and then flown to the burn center.
The Mountaineer: Report shows power rates could decrease in 2014
From The Mountaineer: Changes to state taxes that affect utilities should result in lower power rates for consumers, Attorney General Cooper told the Utilities Commission in a filing last week.
WLOS: Jackson Co. blood drive held in honor of ATV accident victim
From WLOS: It was organized by Brittany Mathes to remember her husband, Jason, who died a year and a half ago in an ATV accident. She says, “I just wanted to continue his kindness. I think that’s something the world needs more of.”
Black Mountain News: Veteran Christmas card drive started by student
From Black Mountain News: The cards were the idea of 9-year-old Katryn Cole, a fourth-grader at Glen Arden Elementary School. She drew the picture, made copies and along with some friends colored all 250 cards.
The Mountaineer: MedWest Haywood undergoes renovations
From The Mountaineer: The hospital at MedWest Haywood is getting a makeover. The entire fourth floor is being remodeled to better serve patients and visitors.
Black Mountain News: Officials say campaign donations originated from illegal gambling
From Black Mountain News: A checking account used last year to make $235,000 in donations to the campaigns of dozens of North Carolina politicians contained the laundered proceeds of a criminal gambling enterprise, according to Oklahoma’s top law enforcement official.
WLOS: Police search for wanted Transylvania Co. fugitive
From WLOS: The search is on for a wanted fugitive in Transylvania County.
WLOS: Schools complete safety inspection after WLOS investigative report
From WLOS: Buncombe County officials say they have completed their most comprehensive school safety inspections.
City rain record beat by around 10 inches
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Slow-moving weather systems that led to washed-out crops and landslides have helped Asheville erase its record for yearly rainfall.
TDB: Tryon to host annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: With the help of a new Community Matters grant from the Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF), the Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA) will host the annual Tryon Midnight New Year’s Eve ball drop Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the clock tower and St. Luke’s Plaza in downtown Tryon.