From The Mountaineer: Celebrating three decades of creating awareness about the importance of conserving natural environments and sustainable interactions among plants, animals and people, Western Carolina University’s 30th annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference will be held Wednesday, July 17, through Saturday, July 20.
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North Carolina bears moved to Texas
From Black Mountain News: Eleven bears from a now-closed North Carolina animal park have a new home in Texas.
Secretary of Health and Human Services urges a slow-down on HB 695
From WRAL: Secretary of Health and Human Services Aldona Wos urged lawmakers Tuesday to slow down on a break-neck effort to adopt new restrictions on North Carolina abortion clinics, saying some of the provisions need more study while others need to be clarified.
Heavy rains close multiple roads in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service: Last week’s heavy rains have forced the U.S. Forest Service to close several roads in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests to protect public safety. The roads are either damaged or impassable, or both. The following roads are closed in Pisgah National Forest: Appalachian Ranger District: Forest Service […]
Buncombe County student chosen to participate in 2013 Summer Youth Leadership Program
Press release from the N.C. Community Department Initiative : Two dozen high school students will work for community economic development organizations around the state this summer thanks to the N.C. Community Development Initiative’s 2013 Summer Youth Leadership Program. The program kicked off its sixth year June 18-19 with a two-day orientation in Raleigh for the […]
‘American Idol’ top-50 finalist coming to Valdese
From Hickory Daily Record: Family Friday Nights in Valdese presents Emily Minor this Friday, July 12, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Main Stage area located in the town parking on Main Street.
Sundance Power Systems and RiverLink to team up for solar energy seminar
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink and Sundance Power team up for SunLink Sundance Power Systems is proud to partner with RiverLink in a summer SunLink benefit, donating 2 percent of residential solar sales to support RiverLink’s efforts protect the French Broad River and the vibrant community that has developed around it. Solar Energy (Solar Electric […]
CFWNC grants awarded to local nonprofits
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to seven Buncombe County nonprofit organizations. A total of $335,000 was awarded for innovative projects designed to build a stronger community and stimulate economic growth. The last two-year grant cycle […]
City Council offers nothing new after closed session meeting
City Council had nothing new to say after a two-hour closed session. The July 5 meeting was called to discuss updates on an investigation of complaints against a “public officer or employee.” (Photo by Brandy Carl)
Wisconsin registered sex offender arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a registered sex offender out of Wisconsin last week who purchased a home in Tryon within 800 feet of Tryon Elementary School and without notifying authorities that he was relocating.
Heavy rains send 50 ton crane into the Tuckaseigee River, cause landslide
From The Sylva Herald: Torrential rains this week led to flooding, a landslide and triggered the opening of the county’s emergency operations center to help residents cope.
The Grove Park Inn to host centennial open house celebration
From The Grove Park Inn: The Grove Park Inn opened its historic doors on July 12, 1913. On Friday, July 12, 2013, we invite you to join as we celebrate the local culture and heritage that has played such an important role in the past 100 years of The Grove Park Inn. The day long […]
Fundraiser set to help Shelter for Battered Women in Hickory
From Hickory Daily Record: First Step Domestic Violence Program is hosting a fundraiser at Wine and Design on Sunday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m.
WLOS: McCrory to observe Madison County damage
According to WLOS, Governor Pat McCrory will be touring Madison County today to observe the damage that came with recent storms.
Local business offers free admission for first-time couples for attempted skinny dip world record
Press release from Carolina Foothills Resort: Cool down this summer while setting a hot new Guinness World Record at “The World Record Skinny-Dip across North America” event Saturday, July 13th, 2013; Sponsored by the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS). SPECIAL OFFER… Admission is FREE for first-time Couples to visit […]
NCDOT warns of used car scams stemming from recent rains
Press release from The North Carolina Department of Transportation: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ License and Theft Bureau reminds car buyers to look out for flooded vehicles offered for sale following recent rains throughout the state. “We want to remind all prospective car buyers to be on the lookout for vehicles that may have […]
Teachers get the chance to attend special workshop for energy issues
Press release from UNC News: The Institute for the Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will provide a unique learning opportunity for 20 middle and high school science and technology teachers from July 16-18. The event recognizes UNC’s Pan-Campus Water Theme for 2012-2014, an effort to mobilize University resources around a […]
Jackson County set to switch nine shuttles, vans to propane tanks
From Smoky Mountain News: It’s not quite the Jetsons’ flying car, but Jackson County is moving toward its own fleet of new-age vehicles powered by the emerging alternative fuel propane. The county’s public transit department is poised to outfit nine of its shuttle busses and vans with propane tanks — and the ability to switch […]
After 45 years, The Health Adventure set to close in two weeks
Press release from The Health Adventure: As part of the required move from our home in the Biltmore Square Mall, it is with great sadness that The Health Adventure announces that its final day in operation will be July 14, 2013. The Health Adventure has been an excellent, one-of-a-kind children’s science and health center serving […]
Facelift planned for former Beacon Manufacturing site
From Black Mountain News: Swannanoa is in line to get a heart transplant. At least that’s how it feels to long-time Valley residents who witnessed Beacon Manufacturing’s closing in 2002 and the arson fire a year later that turned the commercial and social center into a burnt shell. The cleared 40-acre site is a sad […]
Ex-Charlotte Mayor Anthony Fox chosen as U.S. transportation secretary
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The Transportation Department says former Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx has been sworn in as President Barack Obama’s new transportation secretary.