Here’s another Weaverville-owned and operated business:  McLendon Bylines, a freelance journalism and PR service.  I asked writer Sherri McLendon, the woman behind the bylines, to put together her own press release about herself and her business. Here’s what she had to say:

Sherri L. McLendon communicates with McLendon Bylines

A stroll down “Memory Lane” in Sherri L. McLendon’s neighborhood may find her greeting corporate executives in full costume and in character to enliven a high-profile merger celebration, interviewing the Indigo Girls about an artistic collaboration, covering a high profile serial killer trial, creating cross-branding opportunities using themed entertainment, or promoting an individual or cause through ethical public relations practice.Behind each of these personas one finds a committed, enthusiastic communication strategist, writer, and editor. Working as a public relations and marketing professional since 1999, Ms. McLendon currently operates McLendon Bylines, an independent freelance copywriting and editing service for journalism, marketing and public relations projects, publications and events.

Recognized for her exceptional writing and editing, vivacious personality, and leadership abilities, Ms. McLendon holds an MA in journalism and mass communication from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia (2004). A former newspaper editor and pilot magazine publisher, she proves experienced in all phases of news process; since 1989, her writings continue to appear in numerous daily and community newspapers, alternative news weeklies, blogs, public relations/news service releases, e-marketing and online publications, and regional and national magazines.

Serving as 2010 president and a 2009 board member of the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina, she remains a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, enjoys social media messaging, and teaching or coaching emerging writers.

She lives in Weaverville, N.C., with her partner, Scott Parker, their son, Riley, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day 2006, and Simone, their “mountain manx.” Read her media topics blog at sherrimclendon.blogspot.com, access her web site at www.sherrimclendon.com, or email her directly at sherri@sherrimclendon.com.

Congrats to outgoing Weaverville Mayor Bett Stroud (the “Tree Lady”), who was the WLOS Person of the Week last week. I can’t embed the video directly here, but you can watch it online at the WLOS website at www.wlos.com/newsroom/potw/videos/vid_25.shtml.

The Weaverville Tribune has a summer internship available. Here’s what they’re looking for:

The Weaverville Tribune is seeking an intern for the summer. A qualified candidate would be a college student with a background in writing and a strong interest in community newspapers. Access to a digital camera is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should send their resumes to wteditor@weavervilletribune.com.

The Weaverville Tribune has announced its printing schedule for the holidays.  According to their blog, here’s when the next four issues will be hitting the stands:

• Thursday, Dec. 18
• Tuesday, Dec. 23
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 (the annual year-in-review edition)
• Thursday, Jan. 8