UpTake travel writer Charles Downs published an online piece last week about visiting Weaverville.  Downs is the son of another Charles Downs, a local guide and bamboo fishing rod maker at Curtis Wright Outfitters, so he’ll probably be visiting often.  One of my favorite lines is in his description of Well-Bred Bakery’s eclairs:

“Did I mention that it was the size of a Prius?”

You can read the entire article here.

I was out of town so this week’s Weaverville Tribune Headlines (August 14-20 issue) were a little delayed. Here they are:

Local Company Gets ICEd
Causing Some Arvato Employees to Briefly Leave Work
Arvato employees temporarily leave their jobs after immigration raid in Woodfin

Four Escape From Mobile Home Fire
No injuries in the Weaverville fire

Three BlackHawks Attend Mountaineers Football Camp
North Buncombe Middle School players attend quarterback and wide receiver camp at Appalachian State University

Family of Montraville Weaver Celebrates First Reunion
Photos from the reunion held August 10

Tribe of Jacob Holds 149th Reunion
Photos from this year’s reunion, held the second Saturday each August

Hardestys Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Jim and Betty Hardesty celebrate 50th anniversary

BlackHawks, Patriots Host Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Madison/North Buncombe High School tournament to be held in Greeneville in October

Auditions for New SART Play
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre holds open auditions August 18 and 19

Reems Creek Fire Department Meeting
Quarterly meeting scheduled for August 18

Freshmen Adjust to New Surroundings
Freshmen orientation held at North Buncombe High School

Coaches Corner
NBHS Varsity Volleyball
NBHS Junior Varsity Volleyball

North Buncombe Hero
Guidance Staff at North Buncombe High School

Beauty Queen Competes in Chicago, Travels to Jamaica
Weaverville’s Melissa Chambers travels, speaks, and competes as Miss North Carolina International 2008

It’s Time to Make a Statement
North Buncombe High School football ready for a winning season

Local Driver Wins Second Race of Year
Weaverville’s Patrick Bailey wins Street Stock Four division at Cherokee Speedway

Asheville Choral Society Auditions
Auditions for 2008-09 season to be held August 25-September 13

Police Department Organizes Clothing Drive
Woodfin Police Department clothing drive for children of the community August 6-September 6

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Leanne Mull: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Papaw’s Favorite Chicken and Dumplings, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Simple Chocolate Eclair, Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares

Skyland Twirlers Host Dance Programs
Dances to be held the second and fourth Fridays of each month in Asheville

Dinner for Mission Trip
BBQ dinner to raise funds for Honduras Mission Trip held August 16

Morgan’s Movie Reviews for Kids
‘Penelope’

Dallas Missioner Spreads ‘Good News’
August 9 evangelical workshop featured Dallas missioner Carrie Boren

Civil War Reenactment
Civil War reenactment held at Vance Birthplace August 16-17

Local Eye Care Facility Stresses Early Screenings
Optix Eye Care hosted vision screening for kids

New Classes at Joyful Noise
Five new classes to be offered this fall by the Music and Arts Center

Band to Host Car Wash
Free car wash by North Buncombe High School Band Boosters and students on August 23

Headlines from the August 7-13 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Drought Increases Risks for Brush Fires
In these hot, dry days, outside burning should be avoided if possible

Single-Car Accident
One injury after pick-up runs off Ox Creek Road

Council Holds First Meeting in New Town Hall
Mars Hill Town Council moves to new meeting space

Crew Resurfaces Bridge
Bridge on Pleasant Grove Road gets maintenance work

Worley, Banks to Marry
Patrick Worley and Haley Banks engaged

Commentary
Changes in the newspaper business

Deer Management Workshop
White-Tailed Deer Management workshop in Spruce Pine August 13-14

Dinner for Mission Trip
BBQ dinner at Antioch Baptist Church in Weaverville Aug. 16

Faith Riders Celebrate Bike Day
Celebration held August 2 at Newbridge Baptist Church

Carving a Funky Niche
Corinne Kurzman opens Diggin Art in Weaverville

North Buncombe Hero
The “individuals at the departments and companies that provide everyday services in North Buncombe County”

Pressley Places in National Event
Weaverville’s Logan Pressley places nationally in USA Track and Fields events

Museum Musings
A little history of Montraville Weaver

Wahl Instruments Unveil New Temperature-Indicating Device
Asheville company introduces new thermometer system

Journals, Letters Reveal Civil War Perspective
Book compilation of writings recounts daily life during the Civil War in Asheville

Woodard, Norton to Marry
Miranda Woodard and Mark Norton engaged

Buy Locally
Christopher’s Computers
Weaverville Milling Company

Zoning Revisions Approved
Zoning code revisions approved by Planning and Zoning Board

Evita Closes SART’s Summer Season
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents Evita August 6-24

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Steve Giordano: Red Meat Marinade, Chicken & Vegetable Soup, Pesto Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Homemade Marinara Sauce

August Blood Drives
Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled in the area for August

Hawk Club Upcoming Calendar
Upcoming North Buncombe Hawk Club events

Rabies Clinic
Friends of Madison County hold rabies clinic in Marshall Aug. 16

Morgan’s Movie Reviews for Kids
“Step Up 2 the Streets”

Youth All-Star Baseball Team Takes Third Place in Tourney
North Buncombe Youth Athletic Association 12-Year Old All-Stars competed in Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament July 11

Jazz Trio to Perform at The Secret Garden
The Sireens kick off The Secret Garden’s Summer Event Concert Series August 8

Five Generations of Family
Photos from two families, with birthdates ranging from May 26, 1926 to December 1, 2007

 Headlines from the July 31-August 6 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Accused of Misdemeanor Assault
Former Fire Chief, Deputy Arrested
Former Weaverville fire chief and sheriff’s office deputy arrested on misdemeanor assault charge

Car Chase
High speed chase ends with arrest in North Asheville

Black Bear Visit Local Couple
Black bear visits backyard of Weaverville home on Moore Street

Program Seeks to Enrich Lives
About the non-profit, Weaverville-based organization Arts for Life

Commentary
The things we do for our children

Carolina Thunder Cats Tryouts
Tryouts for 2009 fastpitch softball season Aug. 30

Hawk Club Needs Volunteers
North Buncombe High School athletic booster club is looking for help during football season

Hawk Club August Calendar
Hawk Club activities scheduled for August

Celebration to Return to Lake Louise Park
July 4th Celebration to be held at Lake Louise again next year

Governor Bestows Honor on Former Mars Hill Professor
Dr. Harley Jolley presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Father, Daughter Retrace Steps of Herron Family
Genealogy presentation by Reems Creek residents held July 26

Family Farm Features Local Egg Production
Barnardsville family begins new venture on family farm

European Soccer Skills Camp
Photos from one of this year’s soccer summer camps

Fire Ravages Two Weaverville Mobile Homes in Three Days
No humans injured, but two dogs perish in one of the blazes

Jewelry and Bison, All in a Day’s Work
Thais Weiner makes jewelry, raises and sells bison meat at her Ballard Branch farm

Website Adds Dimension to BlackHawks Football
North Buncombe football fan T.J. Dillingham gives football team an online home with www.blackhawksextreme.com

Buy Locally
Well-Bred Bakery
NV Hair Studio

Acupuncture Sticks Well with Many
Acupuncturist Brian Moran opened the Traditional Healing Acupuncture Center last year

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Jan Luquire: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Cheerwine Ice Cream, Bisquick Banana Bread, Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee, Crock Pot Candy

Homecoming Service at Salem United
Homecoming service on August 3

Food Movie at Library
The Future of Food will be screened August 12

Fire Department Offers Reflective Markers
Address markers available at the fire department for $10

Singing Group at First Baptist Church
The Peacemakers perform August 3

Bible School at Mt. Sheba Baptist
Vacation Bible School ends August 1

Eight-and-Under Team Succeeds in Tournament
North Buncombe All Stars Softball Team finishes fourth in Southeast regional tournament

North Buncombe Hero
Hawk Club secretary Kim Morelock

Weaver Family Schedules Reunions
Tribe of Jacob and Montraville reunions happening in August

August Blood Drives
Bloodmobile drives in the area in August

Car Catches Fire in Parking Lot
No injuries, but the car’s heading to the junkyard

‘Meet the Teacher’ at Weaverville Elementary
Meet the Teacher Day is August 13

Local Girls Celebrate Softball Championship
Mountain Fury softball team wins 2008 Independent Softball Association Girls Fastpitch World Series

Headlines from the July 24-30, 2008 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

$2.4 Million in First Year Means
Spirits, Sales High at ABC Store
Woodfin ABC store sales are soaring

Gas Thefts Begin to Appear
Town of Woodfin dealing with gas thefts in town

Town Council Approves Consideration of Annexation
And other matters from this month’s Weaverville Town Council

Driver Captures First Win at Cherokee Speedway
Weaverville’s Patrick Bailey takes first in Street Stock Four division

Commentary
A Case of Mistaken Identity
We Know About It, But…

Soccer Camp Opens July 28
MAYSA hosts soccer skills camp July 28-August 1

Historical Program at Dry Ridge Museum
July 26 program about history of Reems Creek

Open Jam for Musicians and Public
Free jam session in Woodfin second and fourth Saturdays

Friends Embark on Bonding Journey
North Buncombe High School graduates take 7-day journey along the Appalachian Trail

First Signs of YMCA
Structural beams start going up for new center in Woodfin

Cathey, Oaks to Marry
Engagement announcement

Morgan’s Movie Reviews for Kids
“College Road Trip”

Insects Infest Watershed Canopy
Wooly adelgids taking over hemlocks around Blackberry Inn Road watershed

New Addition to Express Enterprises
Builder’s Express company opens real estate agency, Express Real Estate

Local Troop ‘Sleeps with the Sharks’
Weaverville Girl Scout Troop 26 spends night at Ripley’s Aquarium

Board Passes Two Resolutions
Notes from this month’s Woodfin Water Board meeting

Buy Locally
United Country-Peregrine Properties
Weaverville Drug Company

Church Adds More Classrooms, Parking
New construction at Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Jimmy and Michele Carson: Poppy Seed Chicken, Quaker’s Meat Loaf, Alfredo Sauce, Ham and Cheese Appetizer Sandwiches, Mom’s Chocolate Sheet Cake, Stuffed Bell Peppers

Late Registration for ABYSA Soccer
Registration still open for Fall 2008 Soccer Season

New Contacts for Sheriff and EOC
Buncombe County Sherrif’s Office and Buncombe County Emergency Operations Center have new numbers

NBHS Fall Sports Schedules
North Buncombe High School schedules for Varsity and JV Football, Boys’ Varsity and JV Soccer, Varsity and JV Volleyball

NBMS Fall Sports Schedules
North Buncombe Middle School schedules for Football, Boys’ Soccer, and Volleyball

It Seems Like Only Yesterday
Going back in time with an issue of the Weaverville Journal

Ruthie Makes World Premiere at SART
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents Ruthie July 30-August 3

Duck, Duck, Potato
Mountain Harvey Produce finds potato that looks like a duck (yes, there’s a picture to go along with this)

Nottingham, Schilcher Wed
Marriage announcement

Headlines from the July 17-23 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Reaction to New Locale Mixed As Town’s Fourth Event Moves
Reactions to the July 4 Celebration location change

Woman Charged With Drug Trafficking
Weaverville woman charged with trafficking heroin

Tree Board Garden Tour
Weaverville’s annual walking tour on July 12 featured backyard wildlife habitats (lots of photos accompany the story)

Commentary
Another comment about the front page
Thanks for the feedback

Letters to the Editor
Readers Say Page 1 Needs a Makeover
Liked Weaverville’s 4th Where it Was
Safety Issue with New Location
Lake Seemed Like a Good Idea, But…
Facilities for 4th Event a Disgrace

Coldwell Banker Shuts Its Doors
Coldwell Banker Kasey & Associates closes Weaverville office

Author to Sign Books at Dry Ridge Museum
Rick Russell will sign copies of his latest book August 2

Big Ivy Book Club
Book Club meets July 26 to discuss The Blue Star

North Buncombe Hero
Swim Instructor Kitty Schmidt

Blue Ridge Concrete Appeals Decision
Fight over building a concrete plant in Weaverville not over

Junk Still a Nuisance For Town
Woodfin property filled with excess garbage needs more cleaning

Smarts Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Bill and Eleanor Smart celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Historical Program at Dry Ridge Museum
Program detailing history of Reems Creek July 26

Police Issue Charges for Trash Spill
Woodfin Police charge Asheville resident for littering

Local Web Site Celebrates Anniversary
MyWeaverville.com celebrates 1 year with contest

Rummage Sale, Car Wash, and Cookout at Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill Baptist Church hosts rummage sale, car wash and cookout July 26

Buy Locally
Elite Real Estate
Garden Station

No Schedule for Bridge Construction
No date known for Aiken Road bridge repair

Dixie Swim Club Premieres at SART
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents Dixie Swim Club July 16-27

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Karla Hagan: Homemade Sloppy Joes, Scalloped Potatoes, Texas Triple Dip, Homemade Guacamole, Sugar Cookies, Orange Fruit Dip, Wendy’s Frosty

Financial Peace University Review
Video preview for Financial Peace University August 18 in Woodfin

Class at Reems Creek Nursery
Butterfly garden seminar July 19

Healing Prayer at Christ United
Healing prayer service August 2

Town Expands to Weekly Recycling Service
Woodfin approves measure to expand recycling services

Weaver Reunions To Be Held in August
Tribe of Jacob reunion, Michael Montraville Weaver family reunions to be held August 9 weekend

Drug Awareness Seminar
Weaverville Police Department host first drug seminar July 19

NBMS to Sponsor Run and Walk
5k run and 1-Mile Fun Walk to be held August 16

Headlines from the July 10-16 issue of the Weaverville Tribune.  It’s a shorter list today, because this is the issue where they “take a week off”.  This time they’ve filled their pages with editorial cartoons of the past.

Happy Birthday America, from NB!
North Buncombe 4th of July coverage

5k Run Draws Record Crowds
Record number of runners participate in Weaverville’s Firecracker 5k race. Includes list of age bracket winners.

Church Honors Veteran for Service
Ceremony honors World War II veteran Raymond George Sluder

Town Celebrates Country’s 232nd Birthday
More about Weaverville’s July 4 celebrations (and lots of pictures)

Commentary
What’s in a cartoon?
So what did you think?

North Buncombe Hero
Woodfin Fire Department’s Robbie Dorsey

Beech Community Celebrates 124 Years
Scenes from the oldest continual Fourth of July celebration in the state

Buy Locally
Brown’s Floral Design and Interiors
de la terre

Barnardsville Rings in Another Fourth of July
Scenes from the Barnardsville parade

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Jeanna Brown: Homemade Meatballs, Chilled Bean Salad, ‘Good Ole’ Fried Green Tomatoes, Red Dill Potato Salad, Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie, Tasty Grilled Hamburgers, Eclair Cake

Moores Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
Congratulations to Gordon and Eileen Moore, who celebrate their 50th anniversary July 12

Correction
Mortgage not paid off on “extreme”remodeled home; donations being accepted

Open Jam for Musicians and Public
Free jam session at Woodfin Community Center on the second and fourth Saturdays

Teen to Perform With State Choir
Sarah McCoy wins place in the North Carolina Baptist All-State Youth Choir

NB’s Littlest 4th Parade
Scenes from the Fourth of July Block Parade off Main Street in Weaverville

50 Years for the Blankenships
Congratulations to Fran and Perry Lee Blankenship, who celebrated their 50th anniversary July 6

Hope everyone was able to take time off to enjoy the holiday weekend. Here’s the headlines from this week’s Weaverville Tribune:

Bust Yields Pot, Cocaine
Woodfin police arrest man on multiple drug charges

Home Makeover Overwhelms Family
Jordan family returns home to surprise “extreme home makeover”, North Asheville Baptist Church style

Commentary
Celebrating the Fourth with the Founding Fathers

Letters to the Editor
Weaverville Public Works has high level on conceit
I know why you don’t get letters

Throwing His Weight Around
Weaverville’s Logan Pressley prepares for USA Track and Field Regionals

Tree Takes Down Power Pole
Fallen tree snaps power lines lines, pole on Blackberry Inn Road

Web Site Adds Another Dimension
Weaverville Tribune ad2ds video clips to their website

Weaverville Tree Board to Hold Garden Tour
Weaverville garden tour will be held July 12

Morgan’s Movie Reviews for Kids
Spiderwick Chronicles

Hawk Student Wins Civitan Club Award
NBHS graduate Tia Simpson wins scholarship from Asheville Civitan Club

Former BlackHawk Completes Training
NBHS graduate Kelly Love graduates from Naval Aircrew Squadron VP-30 school

Optimist Club Recognizes Local Police Officer
Weaverville Police Department’s Robert Price recognized by Optimist Club of Asheville

North Buncombe Hero
Woodfin Fire Department’s Alan Rice

Edward Jones to Host Satellite Broadcast
“The Power of Perseverance” will be broadcast at Edward Jones on July 8

‘Smoke on the Mountain’ At SART
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents show through July 13

Buy Locally
Clay Spa and Salon
Shop Around the Corner

Kiser Insurance Reopens After Fire
Weaverville Nationwide Insurance office open again after repairs

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Sherri Noble: Artichoke & Chicken Dip, BBQ Ribs, Deborah’s Hot Crab Dip, Easiest and Best Pot Roast, Potato Salad, Aunti Ida’s Sweet and Sour Brisket

Drug Awareness Seminar
Weaverville Police Department hosts seminar July 19

Land-of-Sky Needs Volunteers
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program looking for help

Rabies Clinic in Leicester
Friends of Madison County animals hold rabies clinic July 19

Church Invites Guests to Service
Christ United Methodist Church invites everyone to July 20 services and fellowship

Zoning Codes Reviewed
Weaverville Planning and Zoning Board continues to update town zoning codes

Thermo Fisher Acquires Open Biosystems
Maker of scientific instruments (with a factory on Aiken Road) acquires provider of tools

Summer Camp Offers Diverse Activities
Woodfin Community Center camp offers trips to movies, pool, crafts, and more

Vacation Bible School
Christ United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 14-17

Headlines from the June 26-July 2 edition of the Weaverville Tribune:

Fire Destroys Abandoned House
Tuesday night blaze destroys house on Monticello Road

Police Bust Meth Lab
Church Street man arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine

Church Remodels Home, Life
Members of North Asheville Baptist Church stage their own version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Commentary
Thanks for the past five years

Water Board Eyes Future Finances
Study of Woodfin water customers offers suggestions for better service and conservation

Letter to the Editor
Central Avenue eyesore

Country Roads Take Tour to Weaverville
Great American Country Tour Bus stops in Weaverville

Blackhawk Athletes Populate WNC Teams
22 athletes named to All-WNC Team

No One Hurt in Freeway Accident
Wednesday morning accident on I-26 causes traffic backup, but no injuries

North Buncombe Hero
All the educators at North Buncombe County schools

America’s Home Place Holds ‘Muddy Boots Opening’
Open house showcase was held June 21

Piano Teacher Encourages Natural Learning Styles
Weaverville’s Nancy Lewis offers traditional, Suzuki method piano lessons

Hobby Weaves Into Career
Patti Quinn Hill realizes passion for basket-making

Local Printer Gets Facelift
Vivid Image, formerly Auten Printing, goes high-definition

Buy Locally
Weaverville Lawn & Tractor
Ace Hardware

Fun, Food at Big Ivy Tailgate Market
Barnardsville market features local produce, crafts, and monthly special events

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?
Recipes from “Uncle Sam”: Independence Burgers, Firecracker Baked Beans, Patriotic Parfaits, Country Vanilla Ice Cream, American Flag Cake, Family Favorite Potato Salad, Texas Caviar

Walk With Ease Program
Six-week regional study for individuals with arthritis, joint pain and stiffness starts July 7

Firecracker 5K in Weaverville
Kiwanis Club of North Buncombe hosts the 15th Annual 5k run

HomeTrust Bank Grills for Customers
Free hot dogs beginning at 11 a.m. on June 27

Developers, Town Break Ground on Village
Official groundbreaking ceremony held for Reynolds Village

Subway to be Added at Northridge Commons
Development gets third business, to be located inside Wal-Mart

Atkinsons Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Congratulations to David and Marcia, married 25 years June 18

Multiple Charges
Weaverville man arrested on charges of rape and drug delivery

Headlines from the June 19-25 edition of the Weaverville Tribune:

Annexation: Split Decision
Council approves annexing Tri-City Plaza but postpones deciding on neighborhoods south

Town, Friends Remember “Junior”
Friends and family reminisce about Weaverville’s Gaston Ray, Jr

Roundabout to Alleviate Traffic at Reynolds Village
Reynolds Mountain development to construct traffic circle at Weaverville Road/North Merrimon Avenue intersection

Commentary
Weaverville Loses a Good Man

New Features on Paper’s Website
Tribune adds “Dropped From the Headlines” blog to the online world

Town Weighs Salary Scale
Town Council debates pay scale increases for public safety employees

Barnardsville Firemen Practice Their Agility
Fire Department offers ongoing training to build endurance

Performers Turn out for Bluegrass Jam
The Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam at North Star Diner is bringing the musicians and the crowds

N.C. Supreme Court Sides with Woodfin
Court upholds Woodfin’s ban of registered sex offenders from town parks

New Owner at Tarrants Agency
Brian Davis buys Tarrants Agency from his stepfather

North Buncombe Hero
Rose’s employees Richard Cresawn, Lauren Shuler and Lisa Williams

Camp Provides Hands-On Learning
Summer campers at Asheville Montessori School learn about jobs of Woodfin police, fire and public works departments

Events at Weaverville Library
July’s schedule of events at the library

Auction at Church of the Redeemer
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer will hold an auction July 12

Antique Owner Embraces Roots
Linda Scoggins opens Fiddlestix, an antiques and collectibles store, in Mars Hill

Reems Creek Nursery to Host Seminar
Water Gardening Seminar to be held at the nursery on June 28

Buy Locally
e-Cars
Weaverville Tire & Wheel

Big Ivy Book Club
Club to discuss Old Wounds by Vicki Lane on June 28

America’s Home Place Preview
Preview opening of America’s Home Place new Woodfin location June 21-22

Golf Outing Raises Funds for Athletes
June 12 BlackHawks Golf Tournament raises funds for North Buncombe High School

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Amy Longstreth:  Hamburger/Potato Casserole, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, No-Peak Chicken, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip, Shrimp Dip

Crime Prevention Booth
Weaverville Police Department will have booth at July 4th Celebration at Lake Louise

Vance Masons to Hold Fundraiser
Annual barbecue fundraiser to be held June 21

Woodfin Summer Camp
Town of Woodfin holds summer day camp program June 16-July 25

Relay for Life Fights Back
June 13-14 event raises money for cancer awareness

SART Group to Stage Award-Winning Comedy
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents Yasmina Reza’s ART

Alderman Adopt Budget
Woodfin Board of Aldermen adopt 2008-2009 budget June 17

July 4 Celebration in Barnardsville
Celebration to be held at the Big Ivy Community Center

Dole to Hold Constituent Day
Representative from Senator Dole’s office will be at Weaverville Town Hall June 23

Headlines from the June 12-18 edition of the Weaverville Tribune:

Chief Says ‘No’ To the Question: Is There Gang Activity in Town?
Residents and owners worried that sneakers hanging on power lines are a sign of gangs

Budget Increase By 19 Percent
2008-2009 general fund budget will grow by $900,000 if approved by Town Council

Graduates Prepare For Next Phase
North Buncombe High School seniors graduated on June 8

Commentary
Look Out for the Bears
When is DOT Going to Learn?

Local Veteran Recalls D-Day Invasion
Woodfin resident talks about storming Utah Beach in France on the now infamous day (June 6, 1944)

Local Residents Speak on Pros, Cons of Annexation
Residents voice their opinions at the Annexation Public Hearing

Truck Rut: Heavy Loads Bottoming Out at Intersection
Several trucks get stuck at the intersection of North Main Street, Monticello, North Buncombe School and Dula Springs roads

Basketball Players Learn Basics at Camp
North Buncombe High School and Middle School coaches teach the fundamentals of basketball at this week’s summer camp

Bringing Down the House
Riverside Baptist Church parsonage is demolished to make way for new sanctuary

Pharmaceutical Interns Speak to Senior Citizens
Interns speak to seniors about medication practices

Buy Locally
Rodney’s Automotive
M7 Realty

Country Trio Recollects Sounds of Yesteryear
About vintage country music group Buddy, Carol and Jamie

North Buncombe Hero
Area World War II veterans

Local T-Bird Graces Magazine Cover
1956 T-Bird on the cover of May/June 2008 issue of Early Bird

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Tiffany Johnson: Chicken Pot Pie, Crock Pot London Broil with Mushrooms, Chicken Wings in BBQ Sauce, Chicken Tacos, Mexican Cheese Dip

June Events at Vance Birthplace
Two more events scheduled for June at the Vance Birthplace Historic Site

Vacation Bible School
Morgan Hill Baptist Church hosts Vacation Bible School June 15-20

Club Thanks Town For Its Support
Woodfin’s Golden Age Club has luncheon for town employees

Relay for Life Kicks off Friday
Weaverville’s Relay for Life starts June 13

Healing Prayer at Christ United
Time of prayer and healing June 21 at Christ United Methodist Church

Clogging and Irish Step Dance
Joyful Noise offers clogging and Irish step dancing classes

Rabies Clinic in Madison County
Friends of Madison County animals hold clinic June 21

The Spring issue of Marquee Magazine features an article on Weaverville. Marquee Magazine is based out of Johnson City, and like an earlier article in Carolina Home & Garden, they call Weaverville “Mayberry”. I guess Andy Griffith moved here but nobody told me. Anyway, they have a short excerpt of the article available online at www.marqueemagazine.com/2008/04/08/off-the-beaten-path-weaverville-nc.

If you want to read the full article the magazine can only be found locally at the Roadrunner Market (the Shell station) in Weaverville Plaza, or you can order a copy online.

I know this is a bit late, but here’s the headlines from the June 5-11 edition of the Weaverville Tribune:

Police Seize Five Pounds of Pot
Woodfin Police Department bust Cherokee man

Jonestown Road Shooter Convicted
Woodfin man sentenced to at least 2 years in prison

School Raises Money for Relay for Life
Students at Woodfin Elementary wrap up a 6-month fundraising campaign

Woodfin Budget Up By Nearly Half a Million
Increased revenue comes from increased population and property evaluations

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Headlines from this week’s Weaverville Tribune:

Train Strikes Man
23-year old man struck by train in Woodfin

Two Women Busted For Drug Trafficking
Barnardsville women arrested Sunday

Annexation Proposal Raises Some Concerns
Citizens raise concerns about annexation at public information meeting

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The Spring 2008 issue of Carolina Home & Garden has an article on Weaverville in their latest issue. You can’t actually find the magazine to buy around here, but you can read the entire article online.

Here’s a few snippets:

“Mayberry of the Mountains,” says lifelong resident, realtor Joe Lasher with a grin. “That’s Weaverville.” And they’re darn proud of it too. But if Andy and Opie are whistling their way to the fishin’ hole, they’ve got graphite rods slung over their shoulders and they’re packing a take-out lunch of Black Forest ham with brie on fresh sourdough bread, rather than egg salad sandwiches (Aunt Bee being otherwise engaged with a hot stone massage and facial).

With a year-round population of 2,800, Weaverville definitely qualifies as a small town, but that’s precisely what draws newcomers into its embrace. “What I like best about the town,” says Beth Bertram, a former computer programmer from New York, “is that the librarian knows me by name.” Elspeth Brown, owner of Maggie B’s Wine and Specialty Store agrees. “On the Fourth of July, it’s like something out of a 1950s TV show,” she says.

It’s clear that Weaverville offers much more than is apparent at first glance. Mayberry it may be, but for those who savor old-time charm, with a side order of culture and a heaping helping of hospitality, it doesn’t come much better than this.

Headlines from the March 6-12 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Manslaughter Case Going to Grand Jury
Case against Ray White to be heard before grand jury two years after the death of his wife

Planning and Zoning Inspects Details of McPhail
Details of development plans for the McPhail property discussed at last Planning and Zoning Board meeting

Blue Mountain Pizza Celebrates Anniversary
Blue Mountain celebrates 4th anniversary with all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for its customers
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Headlines from the February 28-March 5 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Fire Engulfs and Destroys Home
Fire destroys Robinson Drive home

Tree Collapse Causes Accident
Tree falls and causes one-car accident on Merrimon Avenue in Weaverville

Wintry Weather Creates Treacherous Conditions
Storm causes accidents and school closings

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Headlines from the February 21-27 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Town Takes Action to Clean Up Junk
Woodfin enforces junk car removal and problem property near Craggy Bridge

Dump Truck Strikes 1-26 Bridge
Dump Truck struck the underside of the bridge going over New Stock Road last Friday

Emerald Ridge Crowns King and Queen
Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center crowns king and queen in their 5th Annual Valentine’s Day pageant
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Headlines from the February 14-20 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Man Charged with Indecent Liberties
Weaverville man arrested for taking indecent liberties with a child

Weaverville Man Arrested for Drug Store Robbery
Weaverville man charged with larceny and breaking and entering at Mars Hill Pharmacy

Gas Line Rupture Forces Lockdown at Middle School
Gas line ruptures outside North Buncombe Middle School

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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

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