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Swim teams place fourth
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humanities, mathematics, leader-
The North Buncombe High In other BlackHawks news, the home game against undefeated
ship and technology. For more in- call 828-293-5202.
School swim teams placed fourth boys’ basketball team won its sev- Class 4-A foe McDowell (results
formation about NCCAT’s instruc-
in the Mountain Athletic Con- enth straight game with a 74-55 not known as of press time). The
tional programs, go to nccat.org or This special to the Tribune.
ference Tournament on Saturday thumping of Enka on the road girls’ team rolled Friday, a 64-34
(Jan. 23). Friday (Jan. 22). Five of the team’s pasting of the Jets. The girls’ team
The tournament was held at the seven wins during this streak that is currently ranked eighth in the
Bystander helps cont...
BlackHawks’ home swimming fa- began in the West Henderson state and also faced an undefeat-
cility at Mars Hill College. Christmas Tournament have been ed McDowell team Wednesday
For the girls, the team scores on the road. The BlackHawks night.
Continued on page 1
cash. According to the arrest report,
were: Roberson 475, McDowell held a 5-2 conference mark head-
enforcement officer, tailed Parker as he both the truck and BB gun were sto-
331, Reynolds, 306, North Bun- ing into Wednesday’s (Jan. 27) This special to the Tribune.
fled from the scene with an undisclosed len.
combe, 303, Asheville 286 and
amount of money in a black Nissan Parker, 38, is charged with one count
Erwin 89.
truck. He notified police of Parker’s of robbery with a dangerous weapon,
For the boys, the team scores
whereabouts, in the woods near Lake- one count of felony larceny of a motor
were: Roberson 514, Reynolds
weaverville
shore Drive and Pine Tree Road. vehicle and one count of misdemeanor
332, Asheville 322, North Bun-
The robbery occurred around 9:05 larceny. Bond was set at $70,000 se-
combe 257, McDowell 218 and
am. Police apprehended Parker within cured.
Erwin 71.
15 minutes, recovering the BB gun and No one was injured in the robbery.
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community center near Lake Louise with the town concerning the roads
“We can’t prohibit this type of Park. that is set to expire in May. Council
$25
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outside Buncombe County
business, but we can make it difficult “It [the market] fits with the vi- asked for a cost tally of repairs before
for them to operate,” Knoefel said. sion of Weaverville,” Jackson com- further action.
$26
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outside North Carolina
In other news, council approved mented. Council listened to the yearly re-
another year of the Weaverville Tail- Discussions about accepting roads port of the Weaverville Tree Board,
gate Market. Organizer Margaret in Reems Creek Village continued. where former mayor Bett Stroud said for one-year subscription
McGinnis said last year’s market A walk-thru inspection yielded 42 is- the town planted 38 trees in 2009,
was a success and is looking forward sues with the roads, including erosion and a review of last year’s audit,
Less than 50 an issue deliv
¢
ered
to this year’s market, opening April problems. Developers Rabbit Ridge, which received a clean, unqualified
14 in the parking lot of the town’s LLC, have a $50,000 letter of credit opinion.
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