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Annexation. That one word drew
more attention in 2009 in North
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Buncombe than any other. Given
that North Carolina is one of the
28 New Leicester Hwy.
few states left that allows forced an-
nexation, opponents were vocal in
annexation moves by both Woodfin
McCurry’s
and Weaverville. At least two anti-
annexation Web sites were created.
In Woodfin, several hundred
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decked in red from the anti-annex-
ation group Stop Woodfin let their
stance be heard in a public hearing
Specializing in: Brakes • Clutches • Drivetrain • Suspension
on the town’s proposed annexation
Preventive Maintenance • Engine and Transmission Repair • of 3.4 square miles of the Leicester
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and Erwin Hills communities. The
We also repair automobiles and pickups
town eventually rescinded its pro-
- Gas
OR
Diesel -
posal.
We now do in-house walking beam bushing repair.
Weaverville also heard from its
Take beams out, press in new bushings,
share of detractors when it again re-
and re-install beam. Same day service.
turned to annex sections of Wood-
Competitive pricing.
land Hills. This one passed.
Even a voluntary annexation drew
Keith McCurry -Owner
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interest when Woodfin took in 138
51 Ray Hollar Road acres of property near the Versant
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development off Baird Cove Road.
Asheville had interest in the proper-
ty as the parcel was unusually split
several years ago, granting the city
the property’s lone entrance.
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It was not annexation but zoning
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that drew the ire of a Weaverville
couple who protested a town’s deci-
sion not to rezone the property by
displaying several town officials in
a toilet on their front lawn.
Pavers
Other big decisions that affected
Rock Work
area towns this year included Weav-
Post & Rail Fencing
erville’s decision to sell the old fire
station on Main Street, Woodfin’s
Water Features unveiling of its dark-sky ordinance
Free Consult
20 Years Experience
that was prepared by two of its resi-
Free Estimates
dents, the re-election of Woodfin
Mayor Jerry VeHaun and three of
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the town’s aldermen, Al Root re-
placing the retiring Bett Stroud as
Weaverville mayor, Dottie Sher-
rill returning to Weaverville Town
Council for another term and
THE ONLY Doug Dearth stepping in for Don
REECE’S TIRE DEALS
Hallingse as well as Weaverville’s
recognition as a Wildlife Habitat.
Other top stories this year in-
New Location
(Old Kelly Building) cluded the resignation of Bun-
283 Weaverville Hwy.
combe County assistant district
attorney Rodney Hasty, a Weav-
Over 30 years experience!
erville resident who resigned from
Fastest service in town!
his post after being cited for driving
under the influence, the suicide of
rapper Darnell Brittingham, who
listed Weaverville as his home ad-
dress, while he was being sought by
New Jersey police in relation to an
Same friendly faces & quick
attack of a woman, Gov. Beverly
Perdue’s visit to Woodfin during
service that you’re used to, the height of the budget crunch,
just at a new location.
the residents of Sugar Cove Road in
the Beech community coming to-
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gether for reliable water service, the weighing its options on its 81 acres Even the Weaverville Tribune
Lawn & Garden Tires Danny Whitted
fire that destroyed the “Event Barn” of land off Barnardsville Highway made a little news this year when
Custom Wheels owner since 1998 at Claxton Farm, the concrete plant after the company decided to close publisher Clint Parker got a little
gaining the necessary permits to its Skyland plant. Volvo planned to too close to a fatal accident of U.S.
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build in Flat Creek despite protests build a North American Customer Hwy. 19/23 and was reprimanded
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from numerous residents and Volvo Center in North Buncombe. by the N.C. Highway Patrol.
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