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Johnson focused on work force development
Editor's note: This article is the fourth of five profiles of candidates for president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College who will be interviewing at the college through Friday.
Art Trail features Denver area artists
The Denver Art Trail has gained some momentum this year. Three years ago, Alex and Mary Miller, with the help of Raine Middleton, started the event, giving the public a chance to view works by artists in the Denver area.
Directions to Mountain Heritage
We've had a couple people call in ask about directions to Mountain Heritage High School for Lexington's game on Friday.
Toe River Studio Tour coming Dec. 4-6
Carolina Newswire reports: BURNSVILLE, N.C. - The Toe River Studio Tour showcases the work of artists and crafts people across two mountain counties from Dec.
The arguments FOR wind power in North Carolinaa s mountains
CleanEnergy.org says: Over the past week, hundreds of people ranging from interested citizens to representatives, environmental groups, and academic institutions to the agriculture community, reengaged in the wind energy discussion in western North Carolina through two public wind forums held in Asheville and Spruce Pine.
Detective says Baxter employee stole $100,000 worth of parts in three years
Authorities have charged a Spruce Pine man they say swiped at least $100,000 worth of electronic parts from Baxter Healthcare in the past three years.
Parkway brings tourism dividends to WNC
The owners of the Orchard at Altapass took North Carolina to court when the state proposed acquiring 200 acres of the apple orchard to create the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1930s.
Spruce Pine's mayor running for N.C. Senate
Spruce Pine's mayor wants to become the next state senator for the 47th District.
Push for wind farms renewed, scaled back
Legislators declined this summer to clear the way for North Carolina to tap the power of mountain winds.
Mayland celebrates Hembree's service
Mayland Community College recently hosted a retirement celebration to honor Louise Buchanan Hembree.
Asheville churches work together for Ignite rally
After more than three years of rallies attracting up to 2,000 young people a night in locations throughout Western North Carolina, the Ignite Christian youth event is coming to Asheville in 2010.
Birkhead says he saw Anna Nicole Smith use drugs
Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, has testified he regularly saw Smith take prescription drugs such as methadone and spotted bottles of valium and other narcotics in her home.
WNC Cinderella Pageant returns to Spruce Pine tomorrow
The fourth annual WNC Cinderella Pageant will be held at Harris Middle School in Spruce Pine on Saturday.
Spot for Spruce Pine ABC store approved
Spruce Pine can open a liquor store after the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission signed off today on the store's location.
Wanted: CEO for Mission Medical Associates
Mission Health System based in Asheville, North Carolina has retained Witt/Kieffer to assist in the recruitment efforts for a Chief Executive Officer of its affiliate Mission Medical Associates.
Frost alert issued for Avery, Yancey, Mitchell
The first frost of the season is possible tonight and Thursday morning in some Western North Carolina mountain regions, according to the National Weather Service.
Mayland Court to show at High Point Market
HIGH POINT a ' Case goods producer Mayland Court will show for the first time in High Point in October.
Perdue fills out NC alcoholic beverage panel
The deputy secretary of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety is now head of North Carolina's alcoholic beverage regulatory board.