Lake Lure News

The Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Festival organization of Lake Lure is seeking beneficiary applications from non-profit programs and organizations whose purpose is to improve the quality of life and future of our local and regional children within Buncombe, Henderson,Polk and Rutherford counties.

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Sunday , Nov. 15: News 1. The Long Search for Racial Justice? 2. Lake Lure man kills rival, then himself.

Authorities say that a man killed his former girlfriend's new boyfriend before turning the gun on himself.

A man is dead and another is in critical condition following an attempted murder-suicide at the Applebee's on Four Seasons Boulevard that authorities say was precipitated by a love triangle.

BlueRidgeNow reports: The land's march toward preservation sounds like a novel. It is filled with fraud, murder and the bankruptcy of a multi-million development company.

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. The view from the top of Gray Rock is spectacular.

Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. In this country it's hard to imagine a child who won't receive at least one gift this Christmas.

Elizabeth Lynnette Dalton and John Arthur Robinson were united in marriage on Aug.

Echostage supporters are hoping people will turn out Saturday to have a great time at the Raise the Curtain auction and generate some money to rebuild the drama space at East Coweta High School.

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:26 p.m. Henderson County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 1 Historic Courthouse Square.

Editor's note: This story appeared following the July 1, 1997 rock slide that shut down Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge for several months.

For the last decade, prescription drug abuse has been a growing problem and it is killing thousands every year.

Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. To The Editor: I have been reading about Patrick Swayze in your paper.

The former New Life pastor talks about the scandals that led him to the brink of suicide, the disconnect between his preachings and practices, and his prospects for creating a new ministry back in Colorado Springs.

The former New Life pastor talks about the scandals that led him to the brink of suicide, the disconnect between his preachings and practices, and his prospects for creating a new ministry back in Colorado Springs.

Next week, an inspirational rally "for ladies of all ages" will be held at East McDowell Junior High School.

When : Century Ride starts at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Metric Ride starts at 8 a.m. Where : The rides start and finish at Fletcher Valley Health Food, 1151 Naples Road.

Learn more about the organization at www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2009/asheville.html. If you make a donation, please be sure to note that your donation is from the Sun City/Bluffton/Beaufort/Hilton Head PBT fundraising group.

Published: Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:14 p.m. At the highest elevations, the transition from the lush summer greens to autumn's technicolor show is already beginning.