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Valley Rewind: Claudia McGraw, the 'Apron Lady'
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Valley Rewind: Claudia McGraw, the 'Apron Lady'Famous patrons of Claudia McGraw's aprons included actress Greta Garbo, who bought eight “Apron Lady” aprons, and Amy Vanderbilit. - News
Willet: A new perspective to Board of Aldermen
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Willet: A new perspective to Board of AldermenA graduate of Owen High School and Montreat College, Jennifer Willet has lived in the area for most of her life. - News
Hill: A visit to the ABC Store
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Hill: A visit to the ABC StoreStaying home can be a great gift. I realize some people will be going berserk, but for me, as a writer, staying home is the best possible scenario. - Local
Here's what Buncombe businesses have to close
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Here's what Buncombe businesses have to closeAfter waffling on the details of a mandate closing certain businesses, Buncombe officials released some clarifications. Here's what we know now. - News
Town of Black Mountain statement on coronavirus
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Town of Black Mountain statement on coronavirus"We've developed contingency plans and are taking the proper recommended precautions. In all Town facilities, we have added extra sanitation measures" - News
Black Mountain's Mary Cecilia Jackson launches debut novel
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Black Mountain's Mary Cecilia Jackson launches debut novelThis poignant YA novel spotlights the ripple effects of violence among friends and family, and “honors the strength needed to rebuild after trauma." - News
Valley Rewind: Lillian Exum Clement
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Valley Rewind: Lillian Exum ClementNorth Fork Valley native Lillian Exum Clement (1824-1924) was the first female legislator in the South. - News
Hill: Why we didn’t fight hard enough for Elizabeth Warren
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Hill: Why we didn’t fight hard enough for Elizabeth WarrenOne of Warren’s campaign slogans was “Dream Big. Fight Hard.” We must continue the fight ... for the sake of our daughters and granddaughters. - News
Stay virus-free during passing of the peace
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Stay virus-free during passing of the peaceSunday worship can be a person’s most dangerous time of the week for becoming infected with a life-threating virus. - News
Black Mountain mother uses art to heal in Into Light project
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Black Mountain mother uses art to heal in Into Light projectEach Into Light exhibition will contain 41 portraits of individuals who have died from drug addiction. - News
Love the Locals: ArtSpace students' works at Red House Gallery
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Love the Locals: ArtSpace students' works at Red House GalleryThe art will reflect all that WNC has to offer: local businesses, mountain vistas, creatures, wildflowers, etc. - News
Hill: Coronavirus fears? Remember what mama said.
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Hill: Coronavirus fears? Remember what mama said.As I write this, Purell has temporarily sold out on Amazon.com, but hand washing — good handwashing — is the first defense against coronavirus.
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Valley Rewind: Twin girls at Black Mountain Hotel
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Valley Rewind: Twin girls at Black Mountain HotelBuilt in 1882, Black Mountain Hotel once stood along the north side of the railroad tracks in downtown Black Mountain, about where Cove Auto is today. - Local
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Residents hope town keeps identity amid growth
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Residents hope town keeps identity amid growthBlack Mountain is developing a 30-year comprehensive plan. In an input session, residents prioritized green spaces and small-town, historic feel. - News
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Aldermen consider Waste Pro contract, more
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Aldermen consider Waste Pro contract, moreBlack Mountain’s sanitation contract with Waste Pro is coming to an end this year. - News
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Hill: Preparing for an uncertain future
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Hill: Preparing for an uncertain futureIn Black Mountain, where our economy is based in large part on tourism and part-time residents, what is our backup plan when the next recession comes? - News
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Valley Rewind: Sarah Gudger, who may have lived to 122
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Valley Rewind: Sarah Gudger, who may have lived to 122This 1937 photograph depicts Sarah Gudger, a remarkable woman who spent the first 50 years of her life enslaved. - News
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Here's a chance to nominate a tree for Treasured status
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Here's a chance to nominate a tree for Treasured statusA Treasured Tree is one that is nominated by a property owner for its significant size, age, beauty, ecological importance or historic value. - News
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Valley Rewind: Rosenwald School for black students
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Valley Rewind: Rosenwald School for black studentsBy 1928, one-third of the South’s rural black school children and teachers were served by Rosenwald Schools. One of these schools was in Swannanoa. - Local
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Black Mountain Alderman Carlos Showers dies
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Black Mountain Alderman Carlos Showers diesHe wasn't a Black Mountain native, "but you couldn't find anybody who's more concerned about the town," mayor Don Collins told the Citizen Times. - News
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Call of the Valley: David Kherdian
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Call of the Valley: David KherdianWriter David Kherdian recently retired to Black Mountain and is, as he writes, "at home with all that surrounds us ..." - Local
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Black Mountain study IDs parking, traffic fixes
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Black Mountain study IDs parking, traffic fixesAldermen told the town has enough parking but there's a lack of perceived convenient spots. Study also suggests upgrading traffic signals. - Local
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5 finds from below that explain WNC's past
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5 finds from below that explain WNC's pastAn archaeologist's guide through five objects from a 16th century Native American village and Spanish fort that tell tales of past and present. - Local
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The Valley's top stories of the decade
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The Valley's top stories of the decadeWhat made news from 2010-19? We visited the Black Mountain News archives to recall what the Valley was talking about.
