From The Sylva Herald: Gov. Pat McCrory, describing himself as an “outsider” who is challenging the “good-ole-boy and good-ole-girl” system of state government, defended his eight-month record in Raleigh during a stop Thursday (Sept. 12) at the Jarrett House in Dillsboro.
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Black Mountain News: Teen charged after stealing $15,000 in jewelry
From Black Mountain News: An Arden teen is facing charges after police say she broke into a home and stole jewelry valued at $15,000.
Study reveals conservation significance in low elevation mountains
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina’s recently completed “South Mountains to Blue Ridge Corridor Study” clearly reveals the conservation significance of a 30-mile span of low elevation mountains stretching from the South Mountains to the Blue Ridge Escarpment. On the low mountains’ steep slopes, rocky outcrops and stream […]
Black Mountain News: Former Buncombe County lieutenant indicted
From Black Mountain News: A former Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant was served with grand jury indictments today for allegedly possessing testosterone in his work locker.
McDowell News: McDowell County release video on animal care
From McDowell News: McDowell County has a new video that seeks to inform and educate people about the proper care and treatment of their four-legged friends. The 15-minute video had its premiere during Monday’s meeting of the McDowell County Commissioners. It will soon be available online at the county’s website and will be shown on […]
Times-News: Sheriffs find moonshine, still and marijuana in Polk County home
From Times-News: A Mill Spring man was arrested and charged with drug and alcohol offenses Tuesday when the Polk County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit discovered a moonshine still, non-taxed liquor and marijuana plants at his home in the Sunny View community.
TDB: Polk County Sheriff’s Office recruits new K9
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office introduced new K9 Ike to county commissioners and answered questions about the new dog during a meeting Sept. 9.
WLOS: McDowell County DSS board disbanded
From WLOS: McDowell County Commissioners have taken over the Department of Social Services after disbanding its board Monday.
Black Mountain News: Multiple students charged in school fight
From Black Mountain News: A brawl at Erwin High School on Tuesday resulted in charges against eight students, and two teachers who tried to break up the fight suffered minor injuries.
Black Mountain News: Coach suspended after car wreck
From Black Mountain News: The Macon County School System suspended Tony Plemmons indefinitely on Sept. 4. He is one of seven coachs under head Coach Josh Brooks.
HDR: South Mountains State Park to host Nature Day
From Hickory Daily Record: South Mountains State Park will host the 11th annual Nature Day on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McDowell News: Marion man escapes from burning camper
From McDowell News: A Marion man made a lucky escape when his camper caught fire on Fourth Street in Marion around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Transylvania Times: WCQS to switch to new frequency
The Transylvania Times reports that a new radio frequency will go WCQS will switch its radio translator frequency Sept. 16.
The Mountaineer: Haywood County rabies clinics to be held Sept. 23-27
From The Mountaineer: Every spring and fall, Haywood County Animal Services, the Haywood County Health Department and veterinarians from several animal hospitals around the county collaborate on a series of Rabies Clinics to encourage citizens to get their pets vaccinated.
TDB: Rains heavily impact Polk County crops
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Some Polk County farmers suffered major crop losses this year as higher than normal rains soaked the area.
WLOS: Escaped inmate caught
From WLOS: 51-year-old John Fullwood had been on the run since Friday, when he walked away from a work detail at the NC Arboretum.
Black Mountain News: Change in Biltmore Forest fire service causes controversy
From Black Mountain News: The Asheville Fire Fighters Association contends a recent shift in fire coverage in Biltmore Forest to Skyland Fire & Rescue was done without proper notification or negotiations, and that it will leave most town residents with slower response times.
Black Mountain News: School board approves new censure policy
From Black Mountain News: The Buncombe County Board of Education has approved a new censure policy allowing the board to issue formal disapproval to fellow board members if a five-member majority finds them out of line.
HDR: Man held under $1.1 million bond
From Hickory Daily Record: A Hiddenite man is held under a $1.1 million bond on charges that he sexually assaulted two children.
WLOS: East Henderson football player to appear on Dr. Phil
WLOS reports that a rape suspect is scheduled to appear on the Dr. Phil show along with the girl he is accused of raping.
C-T: Deadly accident on Hendersonville Road kills one
From Citizen-Times: One person was killed Saturday night when a car apparently slammed head-on into a moped on Hendersonville Road.