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  Make plans to join Andrews Bald hike

  May 31
  On Thursday, June 21, visit a newly renovated trail in the Smokies, a section of the Appalachian Trail and the start of the Mountains to Sea ...
  

• Mission Hospital receives grant from N.C. Stroke Association

  May 29
  Mission Hospital recently received a $20,000 grant from the N.C. Stroke Association. The grant will allow Mission to support stroke outreach to 18 ...
  
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  Land Trust Day is Saturday, June 2

  May 29
  The Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Saturday, June 2. Recognized for the tenth ...
  

• Nominate favorite historian

  May 24
  Those who know an individual who has done an outstanding job in researching and recording local, regional and state history are encouraged to ...
  
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  Schools outline budget

  By Mary Ann Enloe - May 24
  Every teacher in the Buncombe County school system will be teaching a new state-mandated curriculum next year, said Associate Superintendent ...
  
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  Board welcomes Cogburn

  By Mary Ann Enloe - May 24
  Fran Cogburn was sworn in as Biltmore Forest’s newest commissioner Friday. Cogburn fills the spot left vacant by the death of longtime commissioner...
  

• Bill provides for corporate tax credit for scholarships

  May 23
  House Bill 1104, introduced today by Reps. Paul Stam (R-Wake), William Brisson (D-Bladen), Mike Hager (R-Rutherford) and Marcus Brandon (D-Guilford...
  

• Blue Ridge Parkway reduces speed limit through Asheville corridor

  May 23
  Effective immediately, the speed limit between Highway 74A and Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) will be reduced from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles ...
  
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  Friends of the Smokies donors raise $4 million for Smokies trails

  May 22
  Friends of the Smokies has worked for the last four years to meet a challenge grant from the Aslan Foundation of Knoxville to establish the $4 ...
  

• Gov. Perdue, Cherokee sign amended compact

  May 22
  RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue and leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians today signed an amended agreement expected to create 400 new jobs in ...