Black Mountain News

Black Mountain News is a weekly publication located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It was established in 1945 by James Clarence Cornelius along with his brother-in-law, John Ealy, who hailed from Indianapolis, Indiana. Eventually, the newspaper was acquired by Gordon Greenwood.

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Sister-Corps to aid Black Mountain Home for Children repairing Helene-caused damage

1 week ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Sister-Corps, an all-woman volunteer organization, was formed in 2017 to respond to Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Sister-Corps will be coming to Black Mountain May 14 for 10 days to help with Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts at the Black Mountain Home for Children. In 2017, Leeann Moore and Sherry Gibbons set out to help those in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. These efforts later came together to form a new nonprofit, now known as Sister-Corps.
Black Mountain radio station rebrands to Bigfoot Country after Helene-related drop in ads

1 week ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Black Mountain-based radio station The Bear has rebranded as Bigfoot Country. A spokesperson for the station said the change was due to a drop in advertisements after Tropical Storm Helene. Two years after classic country radio station The Bear debuted in Black Mountain in 2023, the station is rebranding as Bigfoot Country. Station spokesperson Sal Campo said this rebranding is largely due to the impact Tropical Storm Helene had on the station. “Helene hurt us,” Campo said.
Defiance Cafe opens in Swannanoa after owner works in Helene recovery

1 week ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Defiance Cafe has opened in Swannanoa with lunch service at 2288 U.S. 70. Owner Chaney Harrison has been in the Air Force and reserves for 21 years. Harrison worked in COVID relief efforts in New York and Tropical Storm Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina. Chaney Harrison and his wife Dana had planned to open a new food trailer in Swannanoa in the fall of 2024.
Black Mountain Tailgate Market acquires nonprofit status

1 week ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

The Black Mountain Tailgate Markets runs from 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday from May 3 to Nov. 22. The market has acquired nonprofit status. A GoFundMe has raised more than $37,000. The Black Mountain Tailgate Market, now in its 31st season, has recently acquired 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and has reorganized its board as a result, according to Board President Kiersten Hall.
Buncombe County gives Swannanoa residents updates on recovery, answers Ingles questions

2 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Buncombe County is creating a long-term recovery plan to help after Tropical Storm Helene. The county is creating a small area plan for Swannanoa.
Black Mountain staff propose to cut fireworks, requested positions in budget talks

2 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Cuts are being made across all departments as Black Mountain works to balance its budget. The town manager has recommended cutting Fourth of July fireworks. Water and trash rates are proposed to increase. BLACK MOUNTAIN – As budget talks continue in Black Mountain, cuts are being made across departments. At a May 1 meeting, Town Manager Josh Harrold said, as the budget exists right now, the town would be using more than $362,000 from the fund balance to balance the budget.
Swannanoa post office will not reopen at current location, residents organize campaign

3 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

The Swannanoa post office was damaged during Tropical Storm Helene. The postal service said the location will not reopen. Residents are organizing a campaign to have a post office in Swannanoa. A post office is part of what identifies a community, according to Swannanoa resident Dan Slagle. Slagle worked at the Swannanoa post office from 1978 until he retired in 2003. Now, he’s organizing a postcard campaign to advocate for Swannanoa having its own post office again.
Blunt Pretzels establishes nonprofit in Swannanoa, will hold fundraiser May 3

3 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Blunt Pretzels has established a new nonprofit in Blunt Kitchen. The goal of the nonprofit is to help with food relief efforts after Tropical Storm Helene. A fundraiser for Blunt Kitchen will be held at Blunt Pretzels May 3. SWANNANOA – In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, the Swannanoa community came together to help each other, including at Blunt Pretzels.
Asheville water rates increasing 33%

3 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

The city of Asheville is increasing wholesale water rates 33%, amounting to a $275,000 increase for the town of Black Mountain. The town would need 10 additional wells to make up for what the town buys from Asheville. There is a proposed increase in solid waste reduction fee and the water rate for Black Mountain residents. BLACK MOUNTAIN - The city of Asheville is increasing the price of water for wholesale customers for the second year in a row, impacting the town of Black Mountain.
Cousins Cuban Cafe expands dining room in Black Mountain

3 weeks ago | blackmountainnews.com | Karrigan Monk

Cousins Cuban Cafe has expanded its dining room. Owner Betty Sperry said the restaurant "symbolizes family."Cousins Cuban Cafe is located at 108 Broadway Ave. in Black Mountain and is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. every day except Wednesday. BLACK MOUNTAIN – For owner Betty Sperry, Cousins Cuban Cafe is all about family. “This restaurant, to me, has been such a blessing because, first of all, it’s a family restaurant that symbolizes family to me,” Sperry said.