RC Architect James Vester Miller recognized in a walking trail and new website
Press release from Buncombe County via Mountain Express The historic contributions and impact of renowned Black Architect James Vester Miller come to life in a walking trail and new website. Buncombe County Public Libraries, Special Collections, and Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County are proud to present a program and walking tour on Saturday, […]
Governor Cooper Announces $17 Million in Grants for Parks and Recreation Projects Statewide
39 Local Communities to Receive Funding for Park Expansion and Restoration – Norris Recreation Complex Receives $450,000 Raleigh Aug 29, 2022 Governor Roy Cooper announced today the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $17 million in grants to fund 39 local parks and recreation projects across the state. The North Carolina […]
Competitions opened for 2022 N.C. State Fair
Ink pen decorated seashells, artwork inspired floral arrangements among new competitions RALEIGH – Blue ribbon seekers get ready because the 2022 N.C. State Fair competitions are now open. If you think your artwork, honey, livestock, cooking, canned food, flowers or decorating skills are prize-winning, then don’t miss this year’s deadlines to enter. New competitions this […]
Dove Hunting Season Opens September 3
Wildlife Commission officials remind hunters of regulatory and safety measures 1 August 2022 Number of views: 696 The 2022-23 dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, Nov. 5 – Nov. 26, and Dec. 10 – Jan. 31. RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2022-23 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens […]
Wildlife Commission to Host Introduction to Falconry Workshop
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop sponsored by the North American Falconers Association and The North Carolina Falconers Guild on Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1751 Varsity Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606. Falconry is hunting by means of a partnership with a trained […]
Superintendent Named for Bob’s Creek
RALEIGH Jul 28, 2022 Matt Haynes is the new park superintendent at Bob’s Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. He is the first superintendent of the natural area, which was authorized in 2017. Haynes served as a park ranger at Hanging Rock State Park for […]
Rutherfordton Town Council Votes to Approve FY23 Budget in 3-1 Vote
By Rutherfordton.net Posted on June 15, 2022 The Town Council recently passed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in a 3-1 vote. While this new budget does raise the property tax rate 5 cents from $0.54 to $0.59 for the coming year, it continues to provide high-quality services and program expansion amid rising inflation and a […]
Shoring up Lake Tomahawk dam with ARPA funds
Black Mountain hopes to extend life of 90-year-old earthen dam using $300k from its share of America Rescue Plan Act money. by Shelby Harris April 13, 2022 Carolina Public Press Pedestrians cross the footbridge over the dam spillway at Black Mountain’s Lake Tomahawk on April 7. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press Another small town […]
Making Laps with Bruce Wayne
Hello small town friendly, Would like to first say thank you to all of my readers in. Rutherford and surrounding counties for all of your prayers and thoughtful messages I’ve received during this awful time I’m having in my life. Level 5 racing is alive and somewhat well and […]
