Fire claims life
Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Sweetwater – A residential fire off N.C. 143 early Sunday morning killed a local resident.
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Professional group visits to find growth opportunities
Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Robbinsville – REVVED UP, a nonprofit group advocating economic development in Robbinsville, sponsored a fact-finding visit last week by architects, engineers and real-estate devel
Town events take shape for rest of year
Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority was putting finishing touches on events planned for the rest of this year at its Sept.
Council members swap out at Fontana
Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Fontana Dam – In a span of two minutes, the revolving door of Fontana Dam council members reappeared.
Back to the drawing board for finance officer
Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Board of Aldermen’s pick for finance officer turned down the job offer.
Stranded couple rescued
Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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A local couple was rescued Sept. 27, after their car broke down on a remote mountain road.
Hiker rescued after ankle injury
Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Slickrock – A dispatcher with Graham County 911 received a call about an injured hiker in the vicinity of Bob Bald – elevation 5,431 feet – shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Grant to help fund affordable housing for Azalea Hill project
Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Andrews – Southwestern North Carolina HOME Consortium awarded grants in western North Carolina in August, to help replenish the inventory of affordable housing stretched thin over