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Smoky Mountain News: Bryson City federal courthouse’s last day approaching
From Smoky Mountain News: “There are not enough courtrooms, not enough parking or offices — we’re lacking in everything,” said Swain County Manager Kevin King. “We’ve already put our name in the hat to see if we can acquire it.”
WLOS: Flag returned after story of its theft breaks news
From WLOS: Less than a day after our story aired about a stolen honor flag, a Candler couple gets it back.
The Mountaineer: Mother of student suspended after bringing ammunition to school speaks out
From The Mountaineer: The mother of a middle-schooler who was recently suspended for bringing gun ammunition to school said her son is not a bad child and has learned from his mistake.
Black Mountain News: Local teacher named Charter Schools Teacher of the Year
From Black Mountain News: A veteran teacher with nearly two decades of experience, Weaver on Thursday was named N.C. Charter Schools Teacher of the Year. And he found out during the fire drill.
QC Productions and Emerald Lounge team up for 2014
Press release QC Productions and Emerald Lounge team up for 2014 QC Productions and Emerald Lounge are excited to announce they are teaming up to unveil a COMPLETELY NEW EMERALD LOUNGE in 2014!! QC Productions is permanently partnering with Emerald Lounge and has an incredible list of exciting new changes for the historic downtown music […]
WCU receives grant to expand engineering education
Press Release Western Carolina University Western Carolina University is the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to help expand engineering education across Western North Carolina through a partnership with regional community colleges. The funding will support WCU’s efforts to ensure a seamless transition for community college students who want to earn […]
Asheville’s Mountain Moral Monday recognized as ‘most valuable protest’ by The Nation
From The Nation’s Progressive Honor Roll of 2013: MOST VALUABLE PROTEST: Mountain Moral Monday When up to 10,000 North Carolinians rallied August 5 on Mountain Moral Monday in Asheville, the Rev. William Barber II, president of the state NAACP, announced: “This is no momentary hyperventilation and liberal screaming match. This is a movement.” The protests […]
PARI releases annual report
Press Release Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute’s 2013 Annual Report is now available on-line at 2013 Annual Report. This year’s cover features a photograph of one of our two 26 Meter antennas that have now be commissioned as an interferometer. It was taken by Friend of PARI Richard Wright. The Annual […]
Folkmoot USA releases 2013 economic impact study
Press Release From Folkmoot USA: The results of an economic impact study conducted by Tom Tveidt of SYNEVA Economics demonstrate that Folkmoot USA had a $9.2 million impact on Western North Carolina in 2013. The firm conducts economic impact assessments for clients throughout the United States, and has most recently completed studies for UNC Asheville, […]
RiverLink to recycle used cell phones
Full announcement from RiverLink: Asheville, NC– RiverLink is accepting old cell phones as part of a recycling program through the month of January. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates American consumers discarded 2.37 million tons of e-waste in 2009. That number continues to grow as more people own smart phones. RiverLink offers recycling program as an […]
APD makes arrest in Shiloh incident
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – As a result of an incident in the Shiloh Community, the Asheville Police Department have charged 18 year old Kewan Marquis Shade, of Asheville, with five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to kill (two APD officers, three residents of the Shiloh community). Shade […]
SECU members renew support for green power program
From the State Employees Credit Union: Raleigh, N.C. – State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members via the SECU Foundation are continuing their support of North Carolina’s ecological success, helping NC GreenPower improve North Carolina’s environmental quality through renewable energy alternatives and community awareness. Over the next four years, SECU Foundation’s partnership with the nonprofit NC […]
Black Mountain News: Local elementary school placed on lockdown
From Black Mountain News: Jones Elementary School was placed on a perimeter lockdown this morning after a suspicious person was reported on campus.
The Sylva Herald: North Carolina’s first female poet laureate awarded with honorary doctorate
From The Sylva Herald: Saturday’s commencement at Western Carolina University included the awarding of an honorary doctor of letters degree to Cullowhee’s Kay Byer, North Carolina’s first female poet laureate.
McDowell News: Marion Mayor publishes children’s book inspired by mission trip
From McDowell News: Mayor Steve Little has published a new book just in time for Christmas. But instead of telling the tale about a mountain railroad, his latest work provides an inspiring story of a little girl living in a remote and impoverished Central American village.
Forest Service holds holds prescribed burn
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The U.S. Forest Service is set to hold a prescribed burn in northern Caldwell County on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.
TDB: Tryon named Outstanding Traffic Safe Community
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Town of Tryon was named an Outstanding Traffic Safe Community for its population in the 2013 North Carolina Traffic Safe Community Awards by the AAA Carolinas Foundation for Traffic Safety.
The Mountaineer: Police treat kids to Shop with a Cop
From The Mountaineer: Sgt. Heath Plemmons could barely keep up with kindergartner Abigail Hawkins as they navigated the little girls’ clothing section.
WLOS: Groundbreaking held for New Life Center
From WLOS: Crews broke ground Thursday for a New Life Center at the Buncombe County Correctional Center.
Black Mountain News: Haywood Co. paper mill to spend over $50 million to meet regulations
From Black Mountain News: Evergreen Packaging will spend $50 million in the next five years at its paper mill in Haywood County to meet new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency boiler regulations, according to one lawmaker who worries the cost could impact jobs.