According to WLOS, The current economic conditions have affected tuition, gift, and endowment income for most colleges and universities; Montreat College is no exception. Montreat College leaders have announced decisions to enable a healthy, sustainable future for the institution. The bachelor’s programs in Elementary Education, Music, and Worship Arts, and the master’s program in Education […]
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US Forest Service closes Buzzard Roost Road to commercial traffic
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, The U.S. Forest Service has closed a Haywood County forest service road to commercial vehicles following a rock slide Tuesday on Interstate 40 in Pigeon River Gorge. The Forest Service closed NFSR 288, also known as Buzzard Roost Road, to commercial use to prevent possible accidents involving large trucks. Officials […]
Ingles makes peace with neighbors for $50k
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Ingles Markets, Inc., has decided to purchase an easement from a Swannanoa couple to build an entrance at its headquarters and distribution center, ending a dispute over the property that also came to involve Norfolk Southern Railway Company. Teresa Watson, who owns the property with her husband, Rick, said Ingles […]
Tryon tests the waters of selling their water system
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Tryon Town Council members are discussing the possibility of selling the town’s water system in hopes of improving its infrastructure while reducing rates. Selling the system is one of three options the council will consider, along with keeping the system and continuing with maintenance and rehabilitation, or joining an interlocal […]