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Local forest ranger on front lines battling wildfire in Oregon
ASHE COUNTY — Local Ashe County Assistant Ranger, Luke Hall, along with 19 other personnel from the NC Forest Service are in Oregon battling wildfires. This is Hall’s second detail out west. Luke started his career in 2021, after working in the private sector for over 24 years. When crews are dispatched on detail, they will spend 14 days of up to 16 hr days working in the hot dry conditions. This kind of working environment takes commitment and courage especially while fighting fire on new terrain. Hand crews are used where heavy equipment such as bulldozer cannot access, typically steep, rocky terrain. They will construct fire breaks with hand tools in these areas. If you are interested in starting a career with the NC Forest Service, job postings can be found at www.ncforestservice.gov, or call the Ashe County headquarters at (336) 982-2471.
Harkers Island bridge replacement earns national award
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) officials said its Harkers Island bridge replacement project has been recognized for its use of innovative technology. As part of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual America’s Transportation Awards contest, the NCDOT’s Harkers Island bridge replacement project won an Operations Excellence award.
Alert Ooltewah citizen foils auto theft, leads to 2 in custody in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An observant Ooltewah citizen saw something and said something, and now 2 auto theft suspects are in custody facing several charges. Early Wednesday morning, that person saw two men trying to break into a vehicle on Lacie Jay Lane, and called authorities, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
HCSO investigating student threat at Chattanooga Preparatory School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Around noon on Tuesday, the Hamilton County School Resource Deputy at Chattanooga Preparatory School arrested a student for threatening mass violence on the school. The threat was made by a 14-year-old student in their classroom. The student said they were going to “Burn down the classroom” in...
New Teacher Spotlight: Welcoming Back Mrs. Swope!
Joining our Heritage community (again) this year and teaching algebra is Mrs. Jennifer Swope. Mrs. Swope has been teaching for 33 years. She worked here from 2009 to 2014 before going to Dalton High School and later to Ooltewah High School to teach. Mrs. Swope graduated in 1991 from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s in Math Education. She then decided to further her education by getting her master’s education specialty. Mrs. Swope, on why she had chosen Heritage, said, “It’s a great school, and I’ve taught here before. Plus, it’s close to my house.” Some challenges she’s getting through are that when she left Heritage in 2014, they didn’t have to do with technology, but now that she’s come back, almost everything they do is now on computers, and she sometimes has problems with her smartboard or tablet not working correctly. However, lots of teachers have helped her with that.
East Surry outlasts Robbinsville 21-19
PILOT MOUNTAIN — East Surry kicked off the 2024 football season by outlasting Robbinsville 21-19. The Cardinals trailed for less than 20 seconds in the Aug. 23 nonconference battle. Both teams scored in the first minute of action, then East remained in the driver’s seat and even led by two touchdowns at one point during the first half. Robbinsville made a run at a comeback in the second half, but...
Chase down Highway 153 ends with recovery of stolen vehicle, arrest: Sheriff's office
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says deputies have recovered a stolen vehicle after a chase down Highway 153. According to HCSO, a deputy received an alert from anAutomatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) around 6 in the evening on Tuesday. HCSO says that alert indicated that a stolen white Ford...
Highlands junior varsity lose tough match to Murphy
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. The Lady Highlanders junior varsity volleyball team hosted Murphy last Monday and lost 2-1. Highlands Assistant Coach Reese Schmitt said she thought the girls played well. “The girls played very...
Climate change isn't top of mind for NC voters. Here's why.
When Gov. Roy Cooper spoke at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) last week before introducing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential nominee, the N.C. governor mentioned Harris' successful fight with the big banks after last decade's property crash and her plans − if elected − to improve the nation's health care system and schools. ...
Perserverance: Owns top coffee shop in NC, offers business tips, and empowe
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed J Hackett. Proving that it’s not how you start it’s how you end, J Hackett is the founder and board chair of Black Wall Street AVL, the owner of GRIND - Asheville’s first ...
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