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The Mountaineer: Waynesville Middle School released from lockdown
From The Mountaineer: Waynesville Middle School was under a school lockdown for about 90 minutes Tuesday after a student reported seeing a weapon on campus. During that time no one could enter or leave the premises.
Black Mountain News: Jackson Co. students rebuild helicopter
From Black Mountain News: The Academy at SOAR found that the flying machine made an excellent project for its students to take on as a team effort.
HDR: Woman arrested after stealing ambulance in Hickory
From Hickory Daily Record: A Gastonia woman was arrested and charged Saturday after police said she stole an ambulance at Frye Regional Medical Center.
WLOS: CTS report garners state response
From WLOS: Congressman Mark Meadows told News 13 via a satellite interview, “We need to make sure from a Government standpoint that we hold the EPA accountable, I’m committed to do that.” Congressman Patrick McHenry also stating, “Some of these issues that have come to light are of deep, deep concern.” State Representative Tim Moffitt […]
The Mountaineer: Haywood County Council on Aging lawsuit appealed
From The Mountaineer: In what could be the next-to-the-last legal development in the now-defunct Haywood County Council on Aging, Denise Mathis has appealed her malicious prosecution case to the N.C. Supreme Court.
Black Mountain News: National Autogas Research and Technology Center to open in Asheville
From Black Mountain News: President and CEO of Blossman Gas and Alliance Autogas, Weidie and his company are renovating an 8,000-square-foot building on Sweeten Creek Road to house the National Autogas Research and Technology Center.
HDR: Catawba Valley Community College to offer new furniture program
From Hickory Daily Record: The Catawba Valley Community College Workforce Development Innovation Center is collaborating with local furniture companies to launch a new furniture program designed to prepare individuals for a career in the furniture industry.
Black Mountain: New Life Center groundbreaking set for Thursday
From Black Mountain News: Community members who’ve worked for more than a dozen years to raise money for a multipurpose building at Buncombe Correctional Center will celebrate a groundbreaking for the new facility this week.
C-T: Billy Graham’s vital signs ‘still strong’
From Citizen-Times: Graham has been in a weakened condition since his 95th birthday party on Nov. 7, but his vital signs are still strong, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Mark DeMoss said today.
The Transylvania Times: Brevard rainfall record broken
From The Transylvania Times: After a rainy weekend that pushed rainfall totals for the year over the 100-inch mark, 2013 will go down in history as the wettest year since weather began being recorded in Brevard in 1902.
The Sylva Herald: Jarrett House has potential buyers
From The Sylva Herald: News of a possible impending sell hit hard in Dillsboro.
WLOS: Sinkhole opens in Rutherford County shopping area
From WLOS: A major sinkhole has opened up in a Rutherford County shopping center.
Black Mountain News: Winter weather advisories set for parts of WNC
From Black Mountain News: Possible freezing rain and snow are in the forecast late tonight for the upper elevations of Western North Carolina along the Tennessee border.
WCU: Online degree programs recognized in listing of state institutions
From Western Carolina University: In a listing of the “Online Colleges in North Carolina That Win on Affordability,” the website AffordableCollegesOnline.org recently ranked WCU at No. 9 out of the top 30 higher education institutions in the state that offer online degree programs.
The Mountaineer: Haywood Co. diversity cultural lecture raises concerns from church officials
From The Mountaineer: The Revs. Mark Caldwell, of North Canton Baptist Church, and Roy Kilby, of Bethel Baptist Church, both have said they were concerned about a presentation including Muslim elements.
WLOS: Airport’s Chief of Public Safety retires after 10 years
From WLOS: After 30 years at Asheville Regional Airport, the Chief of Public Safety has retired.
Black Mountain News: Hendersonville neurosurgeon’s allegations dismissed
From Black Mountain News: The board Thursday approved a consent order, that dismisses allegations against Dr. Michael Rosner, according to Jean Fisher Brinkley, director of public affairs for the Medical Board.
Black Mountain News: New restaurant has opened at Omni Grove Park Inn
From Black Mountain News: Another new restaurant, Vue 1913, has opened in the Omni Grove Park Inn.
The Sylva Herald: Jackson Co. teacher turnover rate one of highest in state
From The Sylva Herald: N.C. Department of Public Instruction data shows Jackson County posted a 15.56 percent turnover rate from 2008-13. In the past five years, about one out of every six teachers working here have quit, retired, moved to another school system or been fired.
HDR: Hickory Police Department continued traditional Cops for Tots Wish House
From Hickory Daily Record: Hickory police officers doubled as Santa’s elves at the Cops for Tots Wish House.