From WLOS: The mother and sisters of Cheyenne VanTreese sat on the stoop across from Vance Monument Saturday evening, sobbing and hugging the friends of Cheyenne that came to pay tribute to her memory.
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TDB: Equine program coming to ICC Polk campus
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Isothermal Community College (ICC) and NC State University are partnering to develop a new equine studies program to be offered at the ICC Polk campus beginning in 2014.
Black Mountain News: New welcome sign unveiled for Enka-Candler
From Black Mountain News: Local leaders and residents gathered Friday beside busy Smoky Park Highway to unveil a new sign “Welcome to Enka-Candler.”
The Sylva Herald: Sylva restaurant to host fundraiser for those impacted by Cullowhee fire
From The Sylva Herald: Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro has announced they will feed the staff of the businesses and hold a fundraiser on Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
TDB: Multiple Polk Co. towns sue engineer over waterline
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Towns of Columbus and Tryon and City of Saluda filed a lawsuit against Joel E. Wood & Associates LLC claiming the water interconnect system he designed is defective.
Black Mountain News: App State to play last SoCon game Nov. 23
From Black Mountain News: After 42 seasons, 203 wins, 12 championships and a winning percentage of .700, Appalachian State says goodbye to the Southern Conference and the FCS Saturday with a home game vs. mountain rival Western Carolina.
Highlands Botanical Station invites public to hear student research presentations
Press release from Highlands Botanical Station: This August the Highlands Biological Station (HBS) welcomed to its campus 12 students – eleven from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and one student from North Carolina State University –for a semester-in-residence program where students live and learn on the HBS campus. Now in its […]
Transylvania Times: Brevard recieves significant donation from locals
From Transylvania Times: Brevard City Council officially accepted a significant financial gift Monday from two local residents that is estimated to be about $370,000.
WCU: Johhny Cash tribute concert to be held Nov. 24
From Western Carolina University: “Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash” will stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University as part of the Galaxy of Stars Series.
WLOS: Insurance Service of Asheville holds blanket drive for ABCCM
From WLOS: This was the fourth year The Insurance Service of Asheville held the blanket drive.
HDR: Workers continue cleaning Frye Creek oil spill site
From Hickory Daily Record: Workers were clearing brush and straightening the banks of the creek near the warehouse when they saw oil oozing from the ground Tuesday, Long View Fire Chief Eric Shepherd said.
Black Mountain News: Deer hunting season to start Monday
From Black Mountain News: Deer hunting gets into full swing Monday with the start of the all-weapons season, meaning rifles will be allowed in the woods through the middle of December.
The Mountaineer: Work on Haywood Co. side of 74 give green light
From The Mountaineer: The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to install guardrail in place of the existing concrete median along five miles of U.S. 74 from Exit 98 in Haywood County to west of the Jackson County line.
Almost 30 arrested in Haywood Co. drug bust
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Officers in Haywood County have arrested nearly 30 people in a round-up of drug suspects.
WCU: Cullowhee fire that destroyed three businesses extinguished
From Western Carolina University: The fire at the commercial strip on the Western Carolina University campus has been extinguished, and the investigation has begun into the cause of the blaze.
WCU: The final Battle for the Old Mountain Jug to be held Nov. 23
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: When the WCU football team travels to Appalachian State for a 3:30 p.m. game this Saturday, Nov. 23, it apparently will mark the end of “The Battle for the Old Mountain Jug.”
HDR: Crews contain Frye Creek fuel spill
From Hickory Daily Record: Environmental and emergency crews worked Tuesday morning to prevent further contamination from fuel oil that leaked into Frye Creek and a nearby tributary. Workers at the Century Furniture warehouse near 21st Street NW and 2nd Avenue NW called authorities about 8:30 a.m. after they found an in-ground fuel oil tank leaking.
The Mountaineer: Toy drive underway in Haywood Co.
From The Mountaineer: The local annual Marine Toys for Tots campaign is kicking off this holiday season in a big way after already collecting thousands of toys to go to needy children this Christmas.
Black Mountain News: Panda pair named National Gingerbread House Competition winning entry
From Black Mountain News: A pair of snacking pandas won $7,500 worth of prizes at a competition Monday night.
WLOS: Rangers say euthanizing elk was ‘last choice’
From WLOS: Rangers say the animal was aggressive because it’s mating season and because visitors had been feeding him. They say it was their last choice to put the elk down.
TDB: Tryon Elementary School recognized by state
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Tryon Elementary School was recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Federal Programs Division as the second top Title 1 school in the state for the school year 2012-2013.