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WNC Nature Center brings economic boost to Asheville and the Western North Carolina region
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, a...
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
Madison County Board of Elections director Jacob Ray charged with DWI, gambling
MARSHALL - Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray was arrested and charged this month with driving while impaired and gambling, according to Madison County Board of Commissioners Chair Matt Wechtel. Ray, 30, was charged with driving while impaired and misdemeanor gambling. He is due in court in Madison County on Aug....
Storm Team 11: Wet weather returns this weekend
The rest of the day looks nice with some sunshine and mid 80s this afternoon. Moisture returns quickly with some scattered storms in the mountains by the end of the day. Widespread rain and storms are expected from Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon. Scattered storms will redevelop Sunday afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap
Volunteers are needed to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. The round-up will be held Friday, Aug. 2, near Carvers Gap. This is a great chance to learn about what the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy does to manage these rare habitats. The area of work will be less […] The post Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
BTPD: Suspects took ‘large amount of cash’ from Bristol ATMs
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly took large amounts of cash from two ATMs. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) announced Thursday that the suspects allegedly gained access to the ATM at First Bank and Trust at 237 Pinnacle Pkwy early Tuesday morning. The same suspects […]
Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signs with Presbyterian College
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the top quarterbacks in the state signed his name on the dotted line this morning in front of family and friends. Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College Wednesday morning. Fisher was the […]
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