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Owen senior swings her way across the Swannanoa Valley
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Owen senior swings her way across the Swannanoa Valley
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Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district
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Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district
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SVM to host walking tour of Hemphill Estate
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SVM to host walking tour of Hemphill Estate
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Black Mountain's Past
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Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce embraces collaborative leadership under new director
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Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce embraces collaborative leadership under new director
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Work begins on Lake Tomahawk dam
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Work begins on Lake Tomahawk dam
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WNC Outdoor Collective announces closure
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WNC Outdoor Collective announces closure
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The Laundry Refillery & Essentials comes clean with sustainable vision
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The Laundry Refillery & Essentials comes clean with sustainable vision
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Black Mountain's Past
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Black Mountain's Past
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Black Mountain Schools PTO launches pilot clubs program
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Black Mountain Schools PTO launches pilot clubs program
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Black Mountain Presbyterian Church Weekday School celebrates 40 years
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Black Mountain Presbyterian Church Weekday School celebrates 40 years
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Zella’s Deli comes home to Swannanoa
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Zella’s Deli comes home to Swannanoa
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The streets of Black Mountain were packed with people and Holiday spirit this weekend, as Holly Jolly and the Christmas Parade descended on downtown. See photos of the festivities in the gallery linked in the bio.
It was a Holly Jolly Christmas in downtown Black Mountain tonight, as the annual event kicked off the Holiday Season in the Swannanoa Valley.
Forty-two Christmas trees, each decorated to coincide with the theme: "Let Heaven & Nature Sing," are on display throughout the Swannanoa Valley, as Deck the Trees opened for its 12th year today. The annual fundraiser benefits the Swann
The Owen Warlassies improved to 2-2 with a 49-13 win at home over RS Central. Senior Carly Hancock led the way with 23 points for the Warlassies.
If you're looking to get into the Holiday spirit in the Swannanoa Valley, this is the weekend to do it, according to Fred McCormick. Read why he believes this is a time of year the Valley shines a little brighter, and find out more about upcoming fes
It took 110 minutes and a penalty kick shootout, but the NCHSAA 2A State Champion Owen Warhorses came back to the Swannanoa Valley with the first soccer title in school history. Find out more about their win over the Clinton Dark Horses and see photo