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Grandfather Mountain and Kitty Hawk Kites celebrate 50th anniversary of first hang glider flight at Grandfather with commemorative event at Linville, N.C., nature park
LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, and Kitty Hawk Kites are set to celebrate the flight of the latter’s founder and the first person to hang glide off the mountain, John Harris, with programming, a panel discussion and fun on Saturday, July 27.
Man convicted of 2021 Marion murder of Teresa Greer
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday, among other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. Jason Whittaker, 40, was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty, according to Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip Blevins. His sentencing is scheduled for November...
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week and USA Olympic Team at Beech Mountain’s Farmers Market on Friday, August 2nd
We will celebrate National Farmers Market Week and the USA Olympic Team on Friday, August 2nd at the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market. 40 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, fine art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, leather, woodwork, farm raised beef/pork, ice cream and much more. And celebrate with a sample of Mookie’s Kettle Korn while supplies last!
Daily Briefing: TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC
Hi! Welcome to another Thursday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC. On the largest Republican stage in the country, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time," bringing his signature issue to a national audience as he works the campaign trail this summer to elevate voucher-friendly legislative candidates who might finally push his statewide proposal across the finish line.
MOUNTAIN GOAT TRAIL ALLIANCE RECEIVES $353,232 TIRE PROGRAM GRANT
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $353,232 for the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, a community outdoor recreation project, will provide matching funds of $88,308 and use the grant to construct two sections of porous pavement trail using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $441,540 and creates ADA compliant accessible pathways for guests of all abilities that will connect the trail with South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center and the Fiery Gizzard trailhead. “The Tire Environmental Act Program provides ways to retrieve old tires and repurpose them into community assets,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. “These grants help make that happen, and we look forward to the results that come from this process.” The approximate combined length of the two trail sections will be 0.75 miles and will recycle approximately 8,200 scrap tires. The Mountain Goat Trail is 35-mile multiuse, multimodal walking and cycling trail that runs through seven towns within Franklin and Grundy counties. The purpose of the Tire Environmental Act Program is to select and fund projects that best result in beneficial uses for waste tires. Projects must qualify for one of three categories: tire processing/recycling, tire-derived material use, or research and development. The program provides grant funding to eligible entities, including local governments, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and for-profit businesses. Tennessee established the Tire Environmental Fund in 2015. Upon the first retail sale of a new motor vehicle to be titled and registered in Tennessee, a flat fee based on the number of a vehicle’s wheels is assessed. The fee goes into the fund, which is used for projects creating or supporting beneficial end uses for waste tires. Since 2015, grantees have been awarded almost $9.2 million, and approximately 7.6 million tires or nearly 82,000 tons of scrap tires have been diverted from landfills. The tires are repurposed for use in rubberized asphalt, tire-derived aggregate, tire-derived fuel, granulated rubber porous flexible pavement, and other beneficial end uses that result in tires being diverted from landfill for a higher and better use.
Outdoor Notes: TWRA reports two fatalities over holiday weekend
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported two fatal boating-related incidents over the four-day Fourth of July holiday and Operation Dry Water weekend. Each of the incidents involved men who fell from boats. The first came July 4 when a 75-year-old Knoxville resident drowned while docking his boat at the Tennessee National Marina in Loudon County. The second occurred when a Dyer County man appeared to suffer a medical emergency and fell into the water while fishing at the confluence of the Tennessee and...
Bluff City swinging bridge closed until further notice for repairs
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Bluff City swinging bridge is closed until further notice, Mayor Jeff Broyles announced Tuesday. The bridge needs extensive repairs. Broyles said the town will work closely with Sullivan County partners on the project.
Erwin McDonald’s promoted Ronald McDonald event in 1984
The Erwin Record has always offered an abundance of news, features, sports, photos, history and more. The weekly newspaper is also the place for readers to look for local businesses promoting their goods and services. Sixty Years Ago.
Mountain Home Music Announces Next Matinee Concert Series on July 23 from 2:00 to 3:15
Mountain Home Music is excited to announce the 2024 Matinee Concert series to be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 115 E King St, Boone, NC 28607 on the fourth Tuesday in July, August and September. All Mountain Home Music Matinees are from 2 to 3:15 pm. Join us on July...
Trump assassination attempt, RNC, Biden ability and Ingrid Andress dominate conversation
Politics dominated the discussions and debates of the week. However, a bad rendition of the national anthem galvanized readers. Since last week, there was an attempted assassination against former President and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention started and debate continued over whether President Joe Biden is fit to continue his re-election campaign.
Tennesse House District 97 election: Read our Q&A with GOP primary candidates
Early voting is underway in Tennessee. Two Republicans are vying for the Tennessee House District 97 seat, including incumbent Rep. John Gillespie and Christina Oppenhuizen. State House District 97 encompasses portions of Shelby County suburbs. The district has been held by Gillespie since 2020. In November, Democratic candidate Jesse Huseth...
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
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