Town Loses 24 Years Of Knowledge
According to Dale Pennell, the Town of Weaverville Public Works Department has experienced a significant loss of knowledge as several employees retired, including Rick Harper, who bid farewell to his colleagues after 24 years of service.
Yancey Collegiate Institute: A Second Attempt At A Local High School
The institute "opened its doors on September 9, 1901. The idea for a Baptist Academy in Yancey County originated at a meeting of the Baptist Association at Crabtree Church in 1899.
Taking Advantage of Controversy Pearson Becomes First Republican From Area
Taking advantage of the rift the Stock Law created in the Democratic Party, Pearson switched to the Republican Party and was re-elected as a Republican to the state and then the Ninth Congressional District to the US House of Representatives.
Bingham Academy: First School In The South To Have a Gym, Swimming Pool
This week, continuing the historical sign series, the Tribune is featuring the sign along Riverside Drive in Woodfin, near the Department of Transportation facility.