Tuckasegee NewsLocal news for Tuckasegee, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tuckasegee quarry permit denied- November 19, 2007 "We (the community) have worked very hard." Tuckasegee community members are at ease now that the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources denied a quarry permit to Carolina Boulder and Stone. via Smoky Mountain Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/tuckasegee-nc/2007/11/tuckasegee-quarry-permit-denied?fromrss=1 Score one for the Elktoe and Brookie- November 17, 2007 "A small, rural community stood up and stopped a Florida developer ( James VanderWoude ) and his deep pockets business friends" Citing "adverse effects" on various water bodies and sources, including well water, ground water and the Tuckasegee River, the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources turned down a mining permit ... via Mountain Xpresshttp://www.topix.net/city/tuckasegee-nc/2007/11/score-one-for-the-elktoe-and-brookie?fromr... New mayor embraces new face of Bryson City- November 15, 2007 "Whitewater rafting was bringing more and more people to the area. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad was coming to the area, even though they were booked in Dillsboro. A lot of things were going on" The election of Brad Walker, Bryson City's new mayor, is more than just a changing of the guard - it's representative of how the tiny Swain County town has transformed in recent years from a remote location in ... via Smoky Mountain Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/tuckasegee-nc/2007/11/new-mayor-embraces-new-face-of-bryson-city... Drought disturbs wildlife patterns- November 3, 2007 "I think the fish are going to hang in there" ASHEVILLE - The area's drought has done more than kill grass and reduce water levels in reservoirs. via Asheville Citizen-Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/tuckasegee-nc/2007/11/drought-disturbs-wildlife-patterns?fromrss... Decision expected soon on quarry permit- November 1, 2007 "A lot of dust comes in the house" Tuckasegee community members will learn next week if a rock quarry gets state approval to be placed in their neighborhood. via Smoky Mountain Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/tuckasegee-nc/2007/11/decision-expected-soon-on-quarry-permit?fr... |