Grassy Creek News

News-Journal Publisher It is Mineral and Gem week in Mitchell County. This is the week of an indoor and an outdoor show in the county with minerals, gems and jewelry.

Each week the Citizen-Times will profile a golf hole that is challenging, scenic, interesting, different or just fun to play.

A Grassy Creek man has been charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a misdemeanor offense, along with felony worthless check charges.

Several hundred guests enjoyed wine, art, music and beautiful vistas along the New River Saturday at the annual River House Winefest.

Each week the Citizen-Times will profile a golf hole that is challenging, scenic, interesting, different or just fun to play.

Each week the Citizen-Times will highlight a tournament of local interest. This weekend will mark the 38th edition of one of WNC's longest-running and most enjoyable tournaments.

Comments on Topix forums : Softball Polk at Avery, 4 p.m. Roberson at Swain County, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer ACA at North Buncombe, 7 p.m. West Henderson at Smoky Mountain, 7 p.m. Owen at Polk, 7 p.m. Franklin at ... via The Asheville Citizen-Times

“He did not do drugs. If he was doin' drugs I would have known about it. Fred Hammer will look you square in the eye and lie right to your face.”

Editors Note: This is the third and final installment in a series examining the connection between Fred Hammer and Jimmy Blevins, who disappeared last February shortly after a meeting with Hammer. via The Mountain Times

Fred Hammer speaks about his Philadelphia experience and a missing man named Jim Blevins By Jerry Sena Freddie Hammer has been here before, squarely in the cross hairs of the justice system. via The Mountain Times

Coincidence...or something more? On Nov. 19, 2005, Tim Shatley was shot to death after crossing this bridge on N.C. 16. via Jefferson Post Online Edition

Your E-mail: A Brief Comment Article: Documents track alleged killer's trail This week, the Jefferson Post obtained copies of search warrants issued in Ashe County, and Grayson and Wythe counties, Va. via Jefferson Post Online Edition

Authorities in Virginia said two North Carolina men were among three who were shot to death on property belonging to a tree farmer who once presented a Fraser Fir for the White House Christmas tree. via WXII12

“We do this event every year. We've been doing this since 1999. It's a big show.”

Richlands High School's auditorium will be filled with the sounds of bluegrass music this weekend, as the Coastal N.C. Bluegrass Association hosts its annual "Bluegrass Blast" event. via Jacksonville Daily News

This is our annual look back at the "year" that was-in this case, 2007. We scanned our news pages over the past 103 issues to give you these memories from the year that ends so soon: January First Baby: Greyson ... via Jefferson Post Online Edition

“It doesn't look like anything's going to be able to be salvaged”

Landmark burns in morning hours Local firefighters responded to the Joe Howell building fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. via Mitchell News-Journal

“This is the first cut off my field”

When she stood atop Windy Ridge and yanked the starter cord on the big Husqvarna chain saw, the view seemed more boundless, the cold Thanksgiving air sweeter this year. via News & Record