Press release from RiverLink: Long Shoals Campsite Clean-Up and Maintenance (One time need) Map of Site Date: Saturday June 8 Time: 8:30 am – Noon Project Description: We will be installing weed fabric in existing tent pads, weeding and general clearing of the tent pads and camping areas, general clean-up of the site, and checking […]
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Waynesville detective recognized by regional coalition
From The Mountaineer: Det. Scott Muse of the Waynesville Police Department has been recognized regionally for his work in solving domestic abuse, child abuse and child neglect cases in Haywood County.
WLOS: Earthquake shakes WNC
According to WLOS, Cullowhee residents woke up to a small earthquake early this morning.
Buncombe County announces three new principals
News release from Buncombe County Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education approved the appointment of three principals for the 2013-14 school year at a special called meeting held Tuesday, June 4. The newly appointed principals will serve at Enka Middle School, Haw Creek Elementary, and Woodfin Elementary. Leland Blankenship, currently the Director of Secondary […]
Local dog receives wheelchair after losing use of back legs
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: Any five-year-old child with a curious nature has seen the adventures of Dora the Explorer on public television. Dora travels the world, learns new things and has a happy, plucky personality! She loves the freedom she has to travel and has a certain joie de vivre that is incomparable. […]
WNC unemployment rates starting to look better
From Carolina Public Press: Signifying a turn in recent job conditions across Western North Carolina, unemployment rates fell between March and April across each of the 18 westernmost counties of the state, according to data released by the N.C. Division of Employment Security.
WLOS: Red Cross set to offer classes in the area
According to WLOS, the Red Cross Western Carolina region is offering classes for disaster service volunteers.
Haywood County bridge named one of the worst in the state
From The Mountaineer: A Haywood County bridge came in as the seventh worst bridge in the state in a recent report by AAA Carolinas. About 238,000 vehicles pass over the 48-year-old bridge on U.S. 23/74 over U.S. 19/23 daily, a heavy amount of traffic that has led to it being considered “structurally deficient.”
CDC warns about the effects of Listeria on older Americans and pregnant women
Press release from CDC: Most recent outbreaks linked to soft cheese, raw produce Listeria can cause serious infection in certain vulnerable groups, resulting in higher rates of hospitalization and death than most other bacteria commonly spread by contaminated food. A new Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines the key […]
FBI investigation approaching one year, still not completed
From Hickory Daily Record: Airport Manager Alex Nelson and operations manager Brad Adkins pleaded guilty to engaging in a public corruption conspiracy and embezzlement. Nelson also pleaded guilty to money laundering. Yet neither man has been sentenced for their crimes and no one else has been charged with wrongdoing, even though federal court documents say […]
Budget cuts could impact Wildlife Resources Commission
From Mountain Times: The agency responsible for stocking hatchery-supported public trout waters in North Carolina’s mountains faces a significant funding cut in the Senate’s proposed budget. The N.C. Senate budget bill — which passed last week and is now under consideration by the House of Representatives — proposes $9.5 million in state appropriations to fund […]
Spruce Pine man pleads guilty in state’s largest real estate scam
From WRAL: A key figure in one of the largest fraud cases in North Carolina history has pleaded guilty in connection with the $100 million real estate scam.
Students and adults from Clyde A. Erwin Middle School honored
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Great gains in literacy skills deserve a celebration, and that is what students and teachers from Clyde A. Erwin Middle School did Monday, June 3, 2013 in the school’s library media center. During the National Literacy Achievement Awards Ceremony, around 30 students and adults from Clyde A. Erwin Middle […]
Tsali Manor Senior Care honors elders
From Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort: Cherokee, N.C., June 3, 2013 – Each May, Tsali Manor Senior Care on the Cherokee Indian Reservation honors elders across the region at the annual Senior Celebration. The celebration, now in its 22nd year, acknowledges the value seniors bring to their communities by applauding recent achievements of local elders and […]
Downtown Hickory Farmers’ Market hosts 10th year anniversary events
From Hickory Daily Record: To celebrate the market’s 10th year, it is hosting a week-long event to thank the local community and the vendors for their support. Starting Monday, June 3, the market will have special events planned for each operating day, ending with a family-friendly event on June 8.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosting Birds of Prey program
From The Mountaineer: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a special program on Birds of Prey at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Thursday, June 6.
Leadership changes coming to Lake Lure Classical Academy
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Following the resignation of Caroline Upchurch last week from Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA), curriculum director Jess Boland, has been named acting school director. In August, the school will embark on its fourth year and will add 10th grade. More than 320 students are enrolled with the number continually increasing.
New head of NC Division of Social Services named
From WRAL: Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos announced Thursday that Wayne Black was selected to head the agency.
Local interest sparked in making Saluda a Tree City USA destination
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The N.C. Forest Service is interested in qualifying the City of Saluda as a Tree City USA destination. The program is similar to Play City USA, which Saluda has been designated as well. Tree City USA is a recognition based program that promotes trees and maintenance of trees in the city. […]
Items from Blackbeard’s flagship come to Asheville
From the Associated Press via WOKV: A cannon ball, window glass and gold dust from Queen Anne’s Revenge will be on exhibit at the Cultural Resources Western Office. It’s the first stop on a statewide tour for the artifacts, which are on loan from the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
N.C. bill proposes raising misdemeanor age
From Associated Press via News & Observer: Legislators, advocates and prosecutors are talking about changing a century-old law that calls for lawbreakers to be prosecuted as adults starting at age 16 – a measure that remains in effect in only one other state in the country.