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Abbiocco Pizzeria moves up the mountain to Peri Social House
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Abbiocco Pizzeria moves up the mountain to Peri Social House
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Town of Black Mountain lifts Boil Water Notice
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Town of Black Mountain lifts Boil Water Notice
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Ole’s Guacamoles re-emerges from destructive flood
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Ole’s Guacamoles re-emerges from destructive flood
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Local traditions warm the Swannanoa Valley for the holidays
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Local traditions warm the Swannanoa Valley for the holidays
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Owen falls to Newton-Conover in second round of playoffs
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Owen falls to Newton-Conover in second round of playoffs
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White Horse Community Fund raises $100,000 for local disaster relief
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White Horse Community Fund raises $100,000 for local disaster relief
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Warhorses roll through the first round
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Warhorses roll through the first round
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Incumbents sweep Black Mountain Town Council election
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Incumbents sweep Black Mountain Town Council election
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Warhorses and Lions face off in a Swannanoa Valley thriller
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Warhorses and Lions face off in a Swannanoa Valley thriller
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Black Mountain reports at least $11.3 million in damage from Tropical Storm Helene
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Black Mountain reports at least $11.3 million in damage from Tropical Storm Helene
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Warhorses claim fifth straight Western Highlands Conference Championship
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Warhorses claim fifth straight Western Highlands Conference Championship
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Black Mountain mayor questions police chief’s Halloween decision
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Black Mountain mayor questions police chief’s Halloween decision
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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