From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe said the town has received 40-50 phone calls from residents telling them that people are calling them “on behalf of the Columbus Fire Department” for burn victims and asking for money. “This is absolutely untrue, and Chief Bobby Arledge verified earlier today that the Department is […]
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WLOS: French Broad EMC worker shocked while transferring power lines
From WLOS: French Broad Electric Membership Corporation managers say Toby Griffin is in stable condition after making direct contact with a 7,000 volt power line. Griffin was transferring the power lines to a new pole when he received the shock.
Black Mountain News: Local neighborhood receives new retaining wall
From Black Mountain News: Not many people would consider a retaining wall in their neighborhood something to brag about. But not many neighborhoods are like North Asheville’s Albemarle Park, where a contractor for the city is finishing a stone retaining wall on Cherokee Road at its intersection with Sunset Drive that will cost the city […]
Times-News: High Country Furniture opens new Hendersonville location
From Times-News: High Country Furniture and Design has expanded its operations by opening an 8,500-square-foot showroom on Main Street in Hendersonville.
Grandfather Mountain to host Annual Girl Scout Day
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: On Saturday, September 14 Grandfather Mountain once again opens its gates to the Girl Scouts of America for the 43rd Annual Girl Scout Day. All Girl Scouts and troop leaders will be admitted free with proof of membership, and can enjoy free nature programs provided by Grandfather’s naturalists. […]
The Mountaineer: Waynesville flags burned
From The Mountaineer: Vandals struck a Main Street business overnight Wednesday by burning two American Flags.
Black Mountain News: Two Weaverville men could face 45 years in prison for counterfeiting
From Black Mountain News: Two Weaverville men face federal counterfeiting charges, including one who authorities say tried to eat bogus bills he had hidden in his shoe when they were caught by police.
McDowell News: Old Fort repair shop employee charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle
From McDowell News: Capt. Ricky Crisp of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Nicholas Jay Beddingfield, 33, of Catawba River Road in Old Fort, with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $15,000 bond.
HDR: Accomplished neurosurgeon spoke at Hickory rally
From Hickory Daily Record: Noted neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and other speakers sounded a rallying cry for retooled education and reverence to God at Hickory Metro Convention Center on Thursday night. More than 500 people gathered to hear Carson, the Rev. Mark Harris and US Senate Chaplain Barry Black tell their tales of triumph through […]
The Mountaineer: Disaster training to be held at Haywood Community College
From The Mountaineer: Traffic around Haywood Community College may be redirected or delayed Saturday, Aug. 24th, due to a training exercise involving multiple law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
The Charlotte Observer: ACT exam scores fall
From The Charlotte Observer: North Carolina parents and educators are getting a clearer picture of how prepared high school students are for college-level work, and the answer is that students on average are below their peers nationwide.
WLOS: Apartment residents complaining of bed bugs
From WLOS: People who live in the Garden Apartments on South French Broad Avenue in Asheville say they have bed bugs.
Property along French Broad donate over 13 acres for RiverLink conservation project
Press release from RiverLink: A generous landowners in Madison County donated over 13 acres along the French Broad River in conservation easement to RiverLink’s Forever Option Program. The project began through the French Broad River Paddle Trail. The owner’s first came to us interested in hosting a campsite for the trail, and as we talked […]
Farmers encouraged to test corn for aflatoxin
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging farmers to have their corn tested for aflatoxin to prevent contamination of feeds and food. Aflatoxin is a byproduct of the mold Aspergillus flavus, and can be harmful to both humans and livestock. “Because of our climate […]
Grove Arcade gets first roof restoration in over 80 years
Press release from the Grove Arcade: A new roof at the Grove Arcade is an atypical roofing project. After lengthy discussions and mindful planning, the long-anticipated project has commenced and will continue for an estimated 18 months. During restoration the Grove Arcade merchants will operate “business as usual.” This is the first roof restoration to […]
Local aviation artist to display artwork in National Museum of Commercial Aviation
Press release from Marc Y. Chenevert: In an effort to preserve his lifetime artistic works, Marc Young Chenevert will be releasing his portfolio of aviation artworks to the National Museum of Commercial Aviation located in Atlanta Georgia. The Museum’s Chief Curator and Executive Director, Mr. Grant Wainscott, says he is delighted with Marc’s generous gift. […]
McDowell News: Mother of daughter who died in a McDowell County Jail files suit
From McDowell News: A Yancey County woman who has rejected a settlement offer says she was not looking for revenge for her daughter’s death when she filed a wrongful death suit against McDowell County Sheriff Dudley Greene. Attorneys for Wanda Higgins Cooper filed the suit against Greene in August 2012, after her daughter died while […]
TDB: Air conditioning part theft on the rise in Tryon
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Tryon Police Department is asking the public to watch for suspicious activity near closed businesses and vacant homes after larcenies of air conditioning parts around New Market Road.
HDR: Third person pleads guilty for embezzlement in Foothills Regional Airport case
From Hickory Daily Record: Former Foothills Regional Airport Board Chairman and member Randy Hullette pleaded guilty to embezzlement and witness tampering Wednesday.
The Mountaineer: Haywood County candle light vigil for education to be held Monday
From The Mountaineer: N.C. Senate Minority Leader Martin Nesbitt will be the featured speaker at the “Stand Up For Education” rally and candlelight vigil to be held on the Haywood County courthouse lawn from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
Times-News: School Board member not stepping down after charged in Howard’s Rock vandalism
From Times-News: Transylvania County School Board member Michael Rogers announced at Monday’s board meeting that he has no intention of stepping down after being charged with felony counts of obstructing justice and conspiracy.