From Tryon Daily Bulletin: An AdvancED review team has renewed Polk County Schools’ district accreditation for the next five years.
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Black Mountain News: WNC Fly Fishing Festival set for Dec. 6
From Black Mountain News: The WNC Ag Center will be a haven for casters and tiers this weekend as more than 1,000 sportsmen and sportswomen are expected for the fifth annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo.
Black Mountain News: Leicester Highway plans scaled back
From Black Mountain News: State government is modestly scaling back plans to widen a section of Leicester Highway in response to concerns that it had planned a road that would be larger than needed.
Eblen Charities, Buncombe Co. Health and Human Services team up to provide heating assistance
Press release from Eblen Charities: Now many who seek heating assistance through these cold winter months will be receiving additional help thanks to the partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning December 2nd, Eblen Charities will begin began administering the Federal Low Income Energy Assistance […]
Black Mountain News: Former trooper sentenced after robbery
From Black Mountain News: A former law enforcement officer will spend eight years in federal prison for robbing a Hendersonville bank.
The Digital Courier: Forest City Christmas lights featured in state magazine
From The Daily Courier: The annual ceremony was recently illustrated in the December issue of Our State magazine.
HDR: Cycle challenge raises about $50,000
From Hickory Daily Record: The first Carolina Cycle Challenge, held Oct. 6, raised $50,000 for pediatric cancer research at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital.
WLOS: Asheville Humane Society hosts adoption event
From WLOS: More than 100 cats, dogs, and kittens are looking for forever homes at Asheville Humane Society’s “Fantastic Furry Frenzy” adoption event this weekend.
McDowell News: McDowell Co. students create 100 Operation Christmas Child boxes
From McDowell News: After talking to their parents and making plans, the youngsters sprang into action, raising money and getting the support of the community for their project.
Black Mountain News: Discussions held about replacing Zeugner Center pool
From Black Mountain News: Buncombe County government has begun looking seriously at replacing its only indoor pool, a project that would benefit hundreds of local swimmers but also cost millions of dollars.
WCU: Dillsboro to celebrate 30 anniversary of lights festival
From Western Carolina University: Iceless ice skating and a fireworks show headline the activities for the 30th annual Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries Festival, which is always the first two Fridays and Saturdays in December in downtown Dillsboro.
The Transylvania Times: Transylvania Co. to clear French Broad logjams
From The Transylvania Times: County commissioners moved ahead Monday with a plan to clear out current logjams along the French Broad River in an effort to maintain the recreational value of one of the county’s most popular attractions.
The Mountaineer: Canton Christmas tour fundraiser to be held Dec. 8
From The Mountaineer: Seven homes will be elaborately decorated for this year’s Canton Christmas Tour of Homes to help ticket holders find inspiration for the holiday season.
HDR: Reports show Black Friday ‘tame’ compared to last year
From Hickory Daily Record: Black Friday started out surprisingly low-key compared to this time last year.
WLOS: Brother Wolf to stay open during holidays
From WLOS: “Brother Wolf Animal Rescue” in Asheville kept its doors open Thanksgiving Day.
Black Mountain News: City to review plans for supermarket, rezoning
From Black Mountain News: The city Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to review Wedneday plans for a Publix supermarket in South Asheville and a rezoning request affecting property in North Asheville.
Times-News: Henderson Co. nonprofits volunteers give back
FromTimes-News: As the cold weather and holidays begin, nonprofits across Henderson County are working tirelessly to meet the needs of the community. Without volunteers and donations, many nonprofits say they would not be able to help as many people.
From Black Mountain News: Cause of WCU fire revealed
From Black Mountain News: An electrical problem caused a fire last week that heavily damaged a commercial building on the Western Carolina University campus, state government says.
WLOS: Volunteers work through Thanksgiving
From WLOS: Residents in the Deerfield community and Meals on Wheels team up every year for their Thanksgiving project.
McDowell News: McDowell inmates evacuated
From McDowell News: Fifty-four inmates were temporarily evacuated after a recently installed heat pump leaked carbon monoxide into a cell at the McDowell County jail Wednesday afternoon.
The Sylva Herald: WCU recreates ‘Echoes of the Cotton Club’
From The Sylva Herald: “Echoes of the Cotton Club,” a salute to the roots of jazz and the big band era music, will be staged in WCU’s Bardo Center on Thursday, April 24. The show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and no one will be admitted after it has started.