http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest Briefs posted to The Mountaineer. Sun, 26 May 2013 04:50:30 EDT Sun, 26 May 2013 04:50:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Mountaineer Publishing http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/40-under-forty-asheville-nc/1006191?source=rss ]]> Call me now for more details!! http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/40-under-forty-asheville-nc/1006191 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:33:07 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Business to Business http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/mountain-trace-units-available-for-rent/1005836?source=rss ]]> Gorgeous Mountain Trace upscale townhouse apartments are available for rent. 2 Bdrm/2.5 Bath with lovely finishings. $785 per month. Pet Friendly!! Mention MT0513 and you will receive 1/2 off the application fee!! (This applies to Mountain Trace Units Only) http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/mountain-trace-units-available-for-rent/1005836 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:16:19 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Rentals http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/leadership-haywood-set-to-launch-fall-2013/1005477?source=rss ]]> The Haywood Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Haywood program. Leadership Haywood is designed to develop informed, active and involved leaders for Haywood County. The program will take an intensive look into the social, economical and political dynamics and their impact on our community. According to Tommy Bourque of Old Town Bank, “Leadership Haywood is an excellent way for ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/leadership-haywood-set-to-launch-fall-2013/1005477 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:53 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Community http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/senior-trip-to-see-the-elk/1005378?source=rss ]]> The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a trip for seniors to see the Elk up close and personal on June 3. This is for everyone age 50 and above. Learn some of the rich history of the area and have dinner while there. Everyone will need to bring their own dinner. It will also be a good idea to bring a folding chair. The benefits include fellowship and getting outside and seeing our natural ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/senior-trip-to-see-the-elk/1005378 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:28:09 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/summer-camp-at-the-waynesville-recreation-center/1005311?source=rss ]]> The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a summer camp for kids in kindergarten to 5th grade. The camp will begin June 3 and will end on August 16. The camp will take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Each day is an adventure! There will be games, movies, swim time in the pool, fishing and even a field trip to great natural resources in our area! Campers will need to bring a ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/summer-camp-at-the-waynesville-recreation-center/1005311 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:12 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/blind-hog-smokey-mountain-throw-down-disc-golf-tournament-on-august-4/1005265?source=rss The first annual Blind Hog Smokey Mountain Throw Down Disc Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 4. It will take place at the Waynesville Disc Golf Course next to the Waynesville Recreation Center at 550 Vance Street. This is a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) sanctioned C tier tournament. All PDGA recognized divisions will be accepted. Registration fee will vary upon division. ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/blind-hog-smokey-mountain-throw-down-disc-golf-tournament-on-august-4/1005265 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:21:25 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/new-book-by-khaled-hosseini/1005069?source=rss ]]> Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns has written a new book that was released today. The new book, And The Mountains Echoed, is available at Blue Ridge Books. First edition copies, signed by the author, are available if you ask at the front desk. An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else. Khaled Hosseini, the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/new-book-by-khaled-hosseini/1005069 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:56 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Books http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-and-asu-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-honors-college/1004819?source=rss ]]> Haywood Community College and Appalachian State University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow HCC students with honors credit to transfer seamlessly into Honors at ASU and continue their progress toward graduation with University Honors. Honors at Appalachian is an academically rigorous program within the larger University, preparing students for their post-graduate training and ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-and-asu-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-honors-college/1004819 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:09 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/2013-region-a-nursing-consortium-pinning-ceremony-held/1004417?source=rss ]]> The 2013 Region A Nursing Consortium Pinning Ceremony was held recently on the campus of Tri-County Community College. Haywood Community College students represented 34 of the 55 pins awarded this year. The ceremony included a candle-lighting with the graduates reciting the Nightingale Pledge. HCC class speaker was Stephanie Lindsay and RN Completer Speaker was Leigh Ann Gwinn. Courtney Mooney was awarded ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/2013-region-a-nursing-consortium-pinning-ceremony-held/1004417 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:43 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-offers-boating-safety-course/1004141?source=rss Haywood Community College’s Natural Resources Division and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a Boating Safety course from 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 10 and 11, in room 309 on the HCC campus. Participants must attend two consecutive evenings to receive their certification. These courses are offered as a community service and are free of charge. There are no age limits. Pre-registration is ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-offers-boating-safety-course/1004141 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:33:22 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/short-story-winners/1003521?source=rss ]]> Mountain Writers will reveal and honor winners of this year's Short Story Contest on Saturday, May 18, at 3PM in Blue Ridge Books Event Room. Selections by the judges were challenging due to the high quality of submissions. Checks for the winners will be awarded as they are announced and winning stories will be read. Invite your friends, relatives and best enemies to join you at this celebration of words. ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/short-story-winners/1003521 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:38 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Books http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/haywood-county-schools-students-awarded-career-and-college-promise-certificates-by-hcc/1002897?source=rss ]]> At Haywood Community College’s graduation ceremonies on May 9th and 10th, over forty Haywood County Schools Juniors and Seniors were awarded a total of fifty-seven certificates from Haywood Community College. Students will be awarded certificates in the areas of Criminal Justice Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Automotive Systems Technology, and Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology. The students ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/haywood-county-schools-students-awarded-career-and-college-promise-certificates-by-hcc/1002897 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:20 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/silent-auction-at-the-haywood-habitat-restore/1002769?source=rss ]]> The Haywood Habitat ReStore is now presenting a collection of extra special items in an on-going Silent Auction. From now through Saturday, June 1st visitors can offer bids on these treasures. The center piece is a Mahogany Secretary in like new condition. Other items are an immaculate Singer treadle sewing machine, Barwick wall clock, LL Bean portable hammock, oval tray table, vintage cameras, funky medicine/wall... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/silent-auction-at-the-haywood-habitat-restore/1002769 Thu, 16 May 2013 07:53:30 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Organization http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/cat-spay-neuter-specials/1002695?source=rss ]]> Haywood Spay/Neuter wants you to know that we are here to help you fix your cats! When the weather warms up in WNC, the kittens start coming. Cats can get pregnant as young as 4 months old! We are working hard to eliminate the overpopulation of pets in Haywood County, and we need your help, especially with the kitties! Do you feed neighborhood cats or know someone who does? Call us and ask about our trap-neuter-re... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/cat-spay-neuter-specials/1002695 Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:14 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Community http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/more-than-635-hcc-graduates-embark-on-new-journey-after-graduation/1002421?source=rss ]]> More than 635 Haywood Community College graduates finished one chapter to begin another as they graduated from the college recently. Receiving certificates, diplomas, or degrees, the graduates reached one goal and will now enter the workforce, continue their education, or pursue other lifelong goals. Family members, friends, and loved ones were on hand at both of HCC’s graduation ceremonies to witness this ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/more-than-635-hcc-graduates-embark-on-new-journey-after-graduation/1002421 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:34 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/waynesville-recreation-center-basketball-camp/1001915?source=rss ]]> Kevin Cantwell, current head coach at Carolina Day School and former assistant coach at Georgia Tech, will offer a basketball camp at the Waynesville Recreation Center from July 15 to 18 pm for boys and girls in third to ninth grade. It will take place from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Coach Cantwell, who was also the former head coach at Appalachian State University, will use "basketball quick" as the camp focus. ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/waynesville-recreation-center-basketball-camp/1001915 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:47 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-forestry-class-of-69-establishes-scholarship-fund/1001832?source=rss ]]> Haywood Community College’s Forestry Class of 1969 has established a scholarship fund for HCC Natural Resources students. The annual scholarship of $500 will be awarded in each fall semester. The first scholarship was awarded in the fall of 2012 to 2013 Fish and Wildlife graduate Amber Swicegood. Members of this class wanted to start this scholarship to honor early forestry instructors Jack Brodhage, Walter Rice, ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/hcc-forestry-class-of-69-establishes-scholarship-fund/1001832 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:42 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Education http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/youth-volleyball-camp-at-waynesville-recreation-center/1001813?source=rss ]]> The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a youth volleyball camp June 10 - 13 from 9 am to 1 pm. The camp will take place at the Waynesville Recreation Center. This skill building based volleyball camp is open to boys and girls ages eight to 14. Sessions will include fundamental skills instruction, developing strategies and playing games. The pool will also be available for all campers after ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/youth-volleyball-camp-at-waynesville-recreation-center/1001813 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:48:30 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/barbara-bates-smith-performance/1001593?source=rss ]]> On Wednesday, May 15, a "Ron Rash Roundup" of selected short stories will be previewed by actress Barbara Bates Smith and her musical accompanist Jeff Sebens at Blue Ridge Books at 6:30. A sampler of three stories from the collections "Nothing Gold Can Stay," "Burning Bright," "Chemistry and Other Stories," and "The Night the New Jesus Fell to Earth" will be presented as works-in-progress, inviting audience ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/barbara-bates-smith-performance/1001593 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:43 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Books http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/waynesville-kiwanis-spring-fling-a-success/1001269?source=rss ]]> The Waynesville Kiwanis and Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department held the annual "Spring Fling" event at the Waynesville Recreation Center Saturday, May 11. It was a free day of admission for all Haywood County residents. The Waynesville Kiwanis offered many games, inflatables to play on and entertainment for children. Close to 1,000 people attended the event. http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/waynesville-kiwanis-spring-fling-a-success/1001269 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:46 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Recreation