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Buncombe extends moratorium: California Bitcoin mine co. upends Western NC Cherokee County
Following uproar in the state's far west over noise and other disruptions brought by cryptocurrency mining, Buncombe County has extended by a year its temporary ban on such operations. County officials say they are struggling with how to write rules protecting residents from problems that those who have experienced them...
Andrews' Ferebee Park Set for $100K Upgrade: New Features and Enhancements Coming Soon
Ferebee Park in Andrews will receive a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for significant upgrades. The town's grant writer secured this funding to improve the popular local park. Mayor James Reid thanked the town employees and the grant writer for their hard work and expressed excitement about the upcoming enhancements.
Local Dignitary and YHC Graduate Buddy Carter to Receive Prestigious College Award
U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, a graduate of Young Harris College (YHC), will receive the YHC Medallion Award at the college's 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 4. This is the highest honor from the college, recognizing Carter's contributions to the institution and Georgia. He will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the event.
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