Black Mountain News

The town of Black Mountain hosts an abundance of quaint cottages and homey bungalows, charming residents and visitors alike. Full Story »

There were no surprises in the Montreat mayoral and board of commissioners race this year. Wade Burns, who based his campaign on the changing fabric of Montreat, challenged current mayor Letta Jean Taylor, who ran unopposed in the last three elections. Full Story »

Tim Rayburn and Carlos Showers, newcomers to the Black Mountain Board of Aldermen, were elected by voters in Tuesday’s election. They will serve a four-year term. Full Story »

The seventh annual pet Howl-O-Ween parade drew numerous entries even though the weather was wet in downtown Black Mountain. Both pets and human companions turned out in costume to celebrate the day. Full Story »

A free film series on T.E.D. (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is open to the public at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 500 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, every Sunday night at 7 p.m. The world’s leading thinkers gather, by invitation, to express their best ideas in 20 minutes or less. Full Story »

Residents of Swannanoa voted Tuesday not to incorporate. The referendum attracted 41 percent of all the registered voters in Swannanoa, surpassing the turnout expectations of activists on both sides of the issue. Full Story »