From Black Mountain News: Somerhalder, who also appeared in the TV show “Lost,” will be one of the featured speakers at Beyond Coal: A Rally for Our Future on Aug. 24 at Pack Square Park.
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C-T: Asheville High football player cleared of felony charges
From Citizen-Times: City police charged the 18-year-old with felony possession of a stolen vehicle on Sunday. But the case was reviewed Tuesday by Buncombe County district attorney Ron Moore, who determined that the Kawasaki scooter in question had changed hands multiple times since it was stolen in mid-April from a local towing company. Due to […]
Gaston County teacher’s assistant charged with assaulting student
From The Gaston Gazette: A teacher’s assistant that was charged with assaulting a 5-year-old student was suspended with pay and is no longer employed with the school.
WLOS: Temporary road built around construction
From WLOS: Workers continue to rebuild a slope that failed and cracked the Blue Ridge Parkway. They’re now building a road that will allow traffic to bypass the repairs.
The Mountaineer: Division 14 Engineer named by NCDOT
From The Mountaineer: The N.C. Department of Transportation announced today that Ed Green has been named the new Division 14 Engineer for the state’s 10 westernmost counties.
HDR: Hickory flood damage estimated to cost over $500,000
From Hickory Daily Record: The city of Hickory is expecting costs of well over $500,000 to repair damage to storm drains caused by the July 27 floods.
Times-News: Rescue in progress at Green River
From Times-News: The Henderson County Rescue Squad has waded into the swollen Green River to rescue someone believed to be trapped in a structure by the fast-rising water.
Smoky Mountain News: Trace Adkins to perform at Harrah’s
From Smoky Mountain News: Country singer Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
Black Mountain News: Local man accused of stealing kitchen appliances
From Black Mountain News: A Leicester man is behind bars after police say he broke into a home and stole a refrigerator and stove.
McDowell News: WNC gaining new weather stations
From McDowell News: During this rain-soaked summer, the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is installing devices around McDowell County and other parts of western North Carolina that will monitor weather conditions and help meteorologists better forecast intense storms.
McDowell News: McDowell County grant to help identify battlefield
From McDowell News: A $40,000 grant from the National Park Service will help fund a study to accurately identify and determine the location of a Revolutionary War battlefield site in southern McDowell County.
TDB: Green River Games announced
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County’s Green River will be the site in a month for outdoor enthusiasts with several races planned around the mountains and river for the first Green River Games. The multi-sport competition will be held in Saluda on Sept. 6-8 and will include biking, paddling and running competitions.
Black Mountain News: Man steals $3 from car
From Black Mountain News: A Weaverville man is facing charges after police say he broke into a vehicle and stole $3 in cash.
WLOS: Local vandalism on the rise
WLOS reports that multiple businesses have recently been vandalized.
The Mountaineer: Haywood County superintendent wins regional award
From the Mountaineer: Anne G. Garrett, superintendent of Haywood County Schools, has been named the Region 8 Superintendent of the Year.
WCU’s Ladies Love Football event returns
From Catamount Sports: Western Carolina athletic department announces the return of Catamount 101: Ladies Love Football hosted by head coach Mark Speir on August 9 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This ladies-only preseason clinic is sponsored by Catamount Clothing & Gifts and MedWest.
Black Mountain News: Charges dropped in murder 1990 murder case
From Black Mountain News: Prosecutors are dropping a murder indictment against a Henderson County man after discovering an old change in the law prevents pursuit of the charge in an assault that occurred more than 22 years ago.
C-T: Judge orders records regarding allegations against Chief Anderson, son’s charges
From Citizen-Times: A judge ordered prosecutors Thursday to turn over all records relating to charges against police Chief William Anderson’s son and allegations the chief tried to coerce an officer into making false statements about the case.
WRAL: McCrory talks tests, teacher pay
From WRAL: Days after a crowd of angry educators marched on the State Capitol to protest changes to public school spending in the state budget, Gov. Pat McCrory on Thursday proposed a fund to reward “master teachers” and cutting the number of standardized tests required in North Carolina classrooms.
TDB: Columbus earns $50,000 grant
From Tryon Daily News: Columbus will be encouraged to bloom over the next 18 months, with a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts.
WLOS: Asheville Tourist players charged with rape
From WLOS: Two Asheville Tourist players have been charged with rape. 23-year-old Michael Mason and 23-year-old Jesse Meaux were arrested on two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of a first-degree sexual offense. Both players were relief pitchers and have been suspended.