Andrews News

Wes Tillman is the community celebrations supervisor for the Town of Chapel Hill.

"The Greatest Generation" describes the generation that came of age during World War II.

Chinese food is a popular cuisine that many people, regardless of their nationality, eat on a regular basis.

Contracts have been awarded for 17 highway projects funded with federal stimulus money, including resurfacing 5.4 miles of Interstate 26 from near Interstate 40 to north of Long Shoals Road.

What's in a boat name? For boaters, it can be anything: a loved one, a favorite song, a philosophy.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that nearly $40.5 million will be awarded to 35 communities in 28 counties for public water supply projects from the first-round distribution of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

David Wade Andrews, 45, of 266 Buckshot Circle, Boone, was served with an order for arrest on a charge of a court violation.

Retail giant Wal-Mart plans to expand its North Carolina work force by 3,000 this year despite the recession.

JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com 4/16/09 A gardener taps down the dirt around a freshly planted pepper plant Thursday afternoon at the Wilmore Community Garden.

ANDREWS One lane of U.S. 19/74/129 four miles west of Andrews remains closed because of a rock slide that occurred at 10 a.m., the state Department of Transportation is reporting.

Published: Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 27, 2009 at 8:12 a.m. Kelly Anne Bryan and Robert Alan van der Vaart were united in marriage on March 28, 2009, at five o'clock at St.

HAYESVILLE Hayesville junior Kalen Phillips struck out 17 on Tuesday as the Yellow Jackets beat Andrews, 6-2, in Smoky Mountain Conference baseball action.

Andrews at Blue Ridge, 4 p.m. Erwin at Pisgah, 4 p.m. Robbinsville at Polk, 5 p.m. R-S Central at Roberson, 6 p.m. West Henderson at Carolina HS , 6:30 p.m. Boys Golf Mountain Heritage at Hendersonville CC, ...

Even people living in Cherokee County might have a hard time picturing their remote corner of Western North Carolina as being at the forefront of anything.

Quail Hollow Championship Unveils New Look, Reaffirms Charlotte Will Host PGA Tour Event At Least Through 2014 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Quail Hollow Championship today unveiled a new look for Charlotte's annual ...

Several thousand people turned out Tuesday for a marriage rally at Halifax Mall, despite temperatures hovering around the mid-20's. The group is supporting a bill that would put a proposed amendment defining ...

Alabama chef Frank Stitt joins Martha to make Roasted Trout with Dill and Lemon and Butter Bean and Mint Pilaf from his cookbook, " Bottega Favorita: A Southern Chef's Love Affair with Italian Food ," which was ...

ASHEVILLE Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent, means pancakes for supper. Why is that? During Medieval times, Christians practiced shriving - confessing their sins in preparation for the 40-day fast of Lent.

Gaston College students watch on a projection screen in the Myers Auditorium 44th President of the United Sates Barack Obama give his acceptance speech durring a live braodcast.

A calm atmosphere surrounds focused students, fluorescent lights beaming on their faces as they enjoy a break from the normally hectic pace.