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The Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Festival
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.
Regional Briefs: 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.
Man shot and killed in Applebee's parking lot in Hendersonville
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.
Conservationists poised to buy Grey Rock
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.
Conservationists poised to buy Grey Rock
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.
Auction benefits ECHS drama group
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.
Archive: Slide rocks WNC economy; tourist dollars down as much as 20 percent
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.
Prescription Drug Abuse Can Kill
For the last decade, prescription drug abuse has been a growing problem and it is killing thousands every year.
Star's passing recalls war era
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.
St. Louis' Best Used Book Store of 2009: Hammond's Antiques & Books
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 local list of censored stories
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.
Sisterly group hosting inspirational rally
Next week, an inspirational rally "for ladies of all ages" will be held at East McDowell Junior High School.
Adventure of the Week: Hilly Hellacious
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.
Motorcyclists shift into gear for the kids
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.
Fall forecast: Average or better leaf show
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.