State and local health officials are continuing an intensive investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair held Sept. 6–15 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher, NC.
Published: Monday, September 30th, 2019 @ 1:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Southwestern Community College in Sylva to learn about the impact the Finish Line Grants program is making in students’ progress toward good-paying jobs.
Published: Monday, August 26th, 2019 @ 8:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 3:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 2:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday, April 25, named Kelli Brown chancellor of Western Carolina University.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 9:22 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Enrollment at Western Carolina University is at a record high now that a low-tuition plan for select University of North Carolina schools is in effect
Published: Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 @ 11:06 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On January 10, 2019, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) reportedly stated, "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization -- how did that language become offensive?"
Published: Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 12:53 am
By: Daily Wire
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A State of Emergency declared by Governor Cooper this weekend remains in effect as utility workers are quickly restoring power across the Triad area and some Western North Carolina counties.
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 @ 12:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The chairman of the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors says board members are still dealing with communication challenges and "high emotions," but he didn't offer details
Published: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 @ 9:04 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in May
Published: Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 @ 2:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The search for a new chancellor at Western Carolina University is exposing a growing and contentious divide between the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors and UNC President Margaret Spellings
Published: Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 @ 11:35 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Most Americans have been propagandized rather than educated on the causes of the War Between the States (aka, The War of Northern Aggression; aka, The War to Prevent Southern Independence; aka, the Civil War).
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 3:01 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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On Sunday, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on a supremely important development: a male professor made a joke about "lingerie" in an elevator - an elevator containing a gender studies professor.
Published: Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 @ 2:16 am
By: Daily Wire
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GE Aviation, a global manufacturer of aircraft engines and components, will create 146 full-time jobs over four years at its facilities in Asheville and West Jefferson, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Friday, March 2nd, 2018 @ 1:57 am
By: Governor's Office
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University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings announced today that Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar has been named acting Chancellor of Western Carolina University
Published: Thursday, November 30th, 2017 @ 4:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that financial assistance is available through the U.S. Small Business Administration for residents affected by storms that struck Watauga and surrounding counties last month
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 @ 11:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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A line of strong storms moved across North Carolina Monday afternoon and evening devastating a regional airport, damaging dozens of homes, toppling trees, closing roads and leaving several western North Carolina communities without power
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 @ 3:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today on Twitter, Senator Tillis shared his thoughts on the Syrian regime’s latest atrocity against his own people, and criticized Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Published: Sunday, April 9th, 2017 @ 5:35 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will celebrate the 2016 Christmas and holiday season by hosting the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor's Western Residence in Asheville.
Published: Sunday, December 4th, 2016 @ 4:55 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties
Published: Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 @ 1:34 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will celebrate the 2016 Christmas and holiday season by hosting the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor's Western Residence
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 @ 11:35 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that efforts remain underway to continue battling nearly 20 wildfires throughout western North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 @ 8:03 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state's number one goal as nearly 1,600 firefighters continue to battle wildfires throughout western North Carolina
Published: Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 @ 7:55 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring
Published: Thursday, November 10th, 2016 @ 4:21 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Like hospital "superbugs" that grow increasingly deadly and difficult to kill, cheating by college students keeps morphing into new and more virulent forms
Published: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 @ 3:49 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville purple tonight.
Published: Saturday, October 1st, 2016 @ 6:52 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Following his efforts to make college more affordable, Governor Pat McCrory has applauded the inclusion of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and East Carolina University in a new national rankings list for best value
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 @ 2:57 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Western Carolina University senior Tyann Stubbs juggles two on-campus jobs to help pay her own way through school. And she loves her work
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As he drove 50 mph across his pasture, it became more and more clear to Mike Corn that the coyote he was chasing was going to make it back to the safety of the trees.
Published: Sunday, May 8th, 2016 @ 4:06 pm
By: Stephanie Butzer
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence...
Published: Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 @ 6:39 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Only in the headline nation of the storied western World, the only world of living creatures that we are fully aware of, can there will be an impending election of a possibly good People, where the election will be, inarguably, a political 'race to the bottom'.
Published: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 @ 2:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory invite you to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor's Western Residence. The 6,000 square foot home and open pavilion situated atop 18 acres of wooded...
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 4:09 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Back in the days of The Revolutionary War, we had a militia called the Minute Men that always stood at the ready.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 10:21 am
By: Rod Eccles
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