Tribune Headlines: Feb. 7-13
Headlines from the February 7-13 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:
Chemical Spill Shuts Down Interstate
Truck carrying ammonium nitrate and diesel fuel turns over and disrupts traffic in the Woodland Hills area
Woodfin Water Chairman Remembered for Preservation
Remembering Henry Chandler, who passed away Sunday
Girlfriend Drags and Drives Over Boyfriend
Allegedly drunk man is struck by a moving vehicle after he jumps out it
Commentary
What’s great about living in a small town?
Letters
Many, many thanks to this community
Clarification
A couple clarifications about last week’s coverage of the NC Court of Appeals decision against the Town of Weaverville
Pedestrian Struck on Main Street Dies
Weaverville resident Troy Wallace dies from injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on North Main Street
BlackHawk Cheerleaders Add Another Championship
North Buncombe High School Cheerleading Competition Team wins second state championship of the school year
Scholar/Athlete of the Week
North Buncombe High School freshman Madison Emory
Barber Changes Fridays to Appointments Only
MVP Barber & Style Shop makes Fridays appointment-only days
Weaverville Native Earns Degree
1993 North Buncombe graduate Dawn Wilson earns Master’s degree in English from East Carolina
Big Ivy Book Notes
Notes and upcoming events for the Big Ivy Book Club
North Buncombe Hero
Woodfin Town Administrator Jason Young
Handle With Care Opens Second Location
The Weaverville packing and shipping business opens second location in Woodfin
Coaches Corner
North Buncombe High School Softball
North Buncombe High School Boys Tennis
Agents Join Coldwell Banker
Elizabeth Martin and Stella Pakitsos join the Weaverville office
Miya Gallery Unveils a Collection of Sweetheart Art
New exhibition at Miya Gallery features Valentine art
Repairs Under Way at Post Office
Parking area under repair at the Weaverville post office
NB Students Accepted as Ambassadors
Three North Buncombe High School students accepted as student ambassadors with People to People
Former Resident Unveils First Novel
Former Weaverville resident D.C. Force will be at Barnes and Noble in Asheville to sign copies of her first published novel
Update On History of McClure Graveyard
New information about the history of the graveyard located on the property of the new Coldwell Banker offices
Local Resident Celebrates 100 Years of Life
Esta “Liz” Ingle celebrates her 100th birthday on January 9
Smoky Mountain Brass Band to Perform
The Brio Concert Series presents The Smoky Mountain Brass Band in concert on February 19
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Ellen Troyer: Chicken Tikka Masala, Butternut Squash Corn Chowder, Blueberry, Feta and Pecan Salad, Skillet Cookies, Hummus
For details on any of these stories, you can pick up a copy at most Weaverville businesses (see the Find a Paper section of the Tribune’s website for a complete list). You can also subscribe to the Tribune for $24.99/year and have it delivered to your home.
