From Times-News: The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated Henderson and Transylvania counties among 13 in North Carolina that are “primary natural disaster areas” due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding.
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McDowell News: Wrongful death lawsuit against McDowell Co. sheriff dismissed
From McDowell News: The wrongful death suit against McDowell County Sheriff Dudley Greene has been voluntarily dismissed according to a document signed by attorneys for the plaintiff, Wanda Higgins Cooper, mother of an inmate found dead at the McDowell County Jail in 2010.
TDB: Polk County pesticide collection set for Sept. 26
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: On Thursday, Sept. 26 the NC Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Polk County Extension Center is sponsoring a pesticide collection day.
Black Mountain News: Tool library to open in Asheville in 2014
From Black Mountain News: When Asheville’s newest library opens early in 2014, there won’t be any books on the shelves inside, and there will definitely be no whispering. In fact, you’ll be more likely to hear the shrill of a chainsaw than the frowning shush of a stern librarian.
Protesters march around Executive Mansion, McCrory not there
From the Associated Press via WRAL: About 150 people marched in a solemn procession around North Carolina’s Executive Mansion on Monday to protest voting law changes by the state’s Republican-led legislature.
HDR: Claremont to host street fair
From Hickory Daily Record: The Claremont Parks and Recreation Committee invites the public to attend the 17th annual Claremont Daze street festival being held in downtown Claremont on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5.
The Mountaineer: Man arrested for allegedly shaking and injuring baby
From The Mountaineer: Haywood County deputies have arrested a man accused of shaking and seriously injuring his three-month-old baby.
McDowell News: Charity money stolen from McDowell animal rescue
From McDowell News: A local charity trying to raise money for animals with special needs was robbed Saturday after someone broke into their storage unit that housed donated items, according to a police report filed by Carol Ferebee, co-director of Paws and Claws.
News & Observer: Moral Monday gathering remembers Birmingham church bombing
From News & Observer: Nearly 200 demonstrators were part of the procession that moved slowly from the First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh to the Executive Mansion. The event, touted as the 18th “Moral Monday,” was led by Youth and College NAACP groups from across North Carolina. Gov. Pat McCrory was attending […]
WLOS: Man impersonating cop arrested
From WLOS: Hendersonville Police arrested a man impersonating a police officer while trying to break into a home.
Times-News: Flat Rock receives grant for park
From Times-News: The village of Flat Rock got word Monday that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority has approved a $475,000 grant to put toward the village’s purchase of Highland Lake Golf Course for a municipal park.
Times-News: Missing hikers found
From Times-News: Two lost hikers who spent a chilly night in the rugged Green River Gamelands were located by search and rescue personnel around 6 p.m. Sunday, a day after they went missing.
WLOS: Boy Scout building musical center for school
WLOS reports that a Flat Rock school will offer a music center thanks to a Boy Scout’s Eagle Scout Project.
McDowell News: Old Fort topless rally gained little participation
From McDowell News: For those who hoped to see topless women in Old Fort on Sunday, the event fell flat.
Black Mountain News: Local mill tries to bring textiles back to WNC
From Black Mountain News: The mill, which employs 12 people, specializes in a variety of fiber processing services — with price depending on customer needs — from washing fiber to making yarn or felted fabrics. The full-service mill processes wool, mohair, angora, alpaca and other fibers.
Black Mountain News: Woman claiming to be midwife facing additional charges
From Black Mountain News: A city woman charged with murdering an unborn child while presenting herself as a midwife faces an additional felony charge of assaulting the baby’s mother.
State Human Trafficking Symposium underway
From The Associated Press via WRAL: About 200 law enforcement authorities and victims’ advocates from across North Carolina are meeting in Raleigh to learn more about identifying and investigating cases of modern-day slavery.
Times-News: Pets getting bitten by snakes on the rise
From Times-News: Local veterinarians say they’ve seen a rash of snakebites on pets this summer, primarily copperhead bites on dogs. Herpetologists say the rise in incidents may be due to increased movement by copperheads brought on by a combination of breeding activity, unusual weather and seasonal migrations.
C-T: Man sentenced to prison after threats
From Citizen-Times: A man who threatened to kidnap and kill a retired U.S. Forest Service officer and rape the man’s wife has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.
WLOS: Jackson County librarian charged with embezzlement
From WLOS: A Jackson County school librarian is suspended without pay following embezzlement charges.
TDB: PolkFresh Farm Tour gearing up for fourth year
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Barn doors will open wide across Polk County on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the fourth annual PolkFresh Farm Tour. The tour offers a smorgasbord of opportunities to sample and savor the flavor of the area.