Owen Middle teacher charged with indecent liberties, principal on leave

An Owen Middle School teacher is facing charges of taking indecent liberties with a student. More

Nursing home taking applications

The new state veterans nursing home in the Swannanoa Valley is still a few months away from opening, but the private company tasked with operating the facility has already begin hiring and taking applications for a variety of positions. More

The song continues...

"American's Beloved Gospel Singer" and Montreat resident George Beverly Shea celebrated his 103rd birthday on February 1, and released a new CD, an ultimate collection of his favorite hymns on January 24. More

Aldermen make lawyer's hire official

The Town of Black Mountain Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 on Friday to officially retain the services of McGuire, Wood, and Bisette law firm in a dispute involving the Town's former town manager, Marcy Onieal. More

Ingles strikes $50,000 bargain with landowners

Ingles Markets, Inc., has decided to purchase an easement from a Swannanoa couple to build an entrance at its headquarters and distribution center, ending a dispute over the property that also came to involve Norfolk Southern Railway Company. More

Warhorses triumph in overtime play

"We needed that very, very, much," Owen men's head basketball coach Chuck Robinson exclaimed with a relieved grin on his face as he walked out of the locker room after Friday night's home match-up against Madison. More

• Madison at Owen girls basketball
• Madison at Owen boys basketball

Warlassies fall short

The Owen Warlassies seemed poised for a win against the Madison Patriots Friday night but poor shooting and turnovers ultimately led to a 58-46 defeat. More

• Madison at Owen girls basketball
• Madison at Owen boys basketball

Celebrating Chinese New Year

First grade students in Suzanne Francisco's class at Black Mountain Primary School celebrated Chinese New Year. More

• Chinese New Year at Black Mountain Primary

Obituaries

Charles William Barnett, age 93, of Black Mountain, died on January 24, 2012, at Highland Farms. Son of the late Joseph Wright Barnett and Pearl Kathryn Sickmon, he was born on the family farm near Xenia, Ohio, on March 25, 1918. More

He who does not economize...

One of my New Year's resolutions is to be more of a "smart shopper." My goal is to look for bargains when shopping. After all, even Confucius said, "He who does not economize will have to agonize." With this shopping goal in mind, I headed out on a Saturd More

Mr. Green - you will be missed

Our beloved principal, Jerry Green, announced his retirement from Black Mountain Primary School recently. I was at the staff meeting when he made the announcement. More

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor: Great article - I shop locally every chance I get. The "locals" give great service, know you by name, and really appreciate the business. Really saves you money in the long run, especially with the high gas prices. More

This Week

Don't let the time get away from you! Sign up for the Unitarian Univeralist Church of the Swannanoa Valley's four-day, three-night sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C., from March 23 – 26. More