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May 31, 2013, No comments

One of the nation’s most-wanted fugitives was captured while foraging for food behind a grocery store.

George Masa, a Japanese immigrant who helped put WNC on the map with his photos. His work is featured in Picturing Appalachia.

New photo collection offers window into WNC’s history

May 23, 2013, No comments

The “Picturing Appalachia” project brings old images into the present, sharing scenes of mountain life produced by some of the region’s earliest ...

Jeff Hunt. Image courtesy of the district attorney's website.

McCrory appoints DA Jeff Hunt as special Superior Court judge

May 17, 2013, No comments

Jeff Hunt, district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, has been named a special Superior Court judge by Gov. Pat McCrory.

Nicholas Larson. Image courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service

Larson named new Grandfather District ranger

May 10, 2013, No comments

Nicholas Larson has been appointed as the new ranger to the 158,000-acre Grandfather District in the Pisgah National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service a ...

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    Wargo named WCU’s chief of staff
    May 3, 2013, No comments

    Melissa Canady Wargo, assistant vice chancellor for planning and effectiveness at Western Carolina University, will be the institution’s next chief of staff, according to a press release.

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    Hunter appointed to Banking Commission
    May 2, 2013, No comments

    McCrory announced several appointees to the Banking Commission, including John C. Hunter, of Buncombe County. Hunter is an attorney with Adams, Hendon, Carson, Crow & Saenger and served as former legal counsel to Gov. Jim Martin.