WNC Afield: Armstrong Creek Trail a little soggy, but worth it Jan 21, 2021 Jan 21, 2021 Updated Feb 28, 2022 0 1 of 3 The first of several stream crossings on the Armstrong Creek Trail. Photos by Jim Williams Here's the trailhead marker. The gate closes at 8 p.m. each night, so plan accordingly. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In our area there are plenty of trails that are well developed and well-traveled.kAmx? 724E[ >@DE @7 FD :? @FC =:76E:>6 H:== ?@E 36 23=6 E@ 9:<6 2== E96 =@42E:@?D E92E 2C6 2G2:=23=6] w@H6G6C[ D@>6E:>6D E92E =:EE=6 25C6?2=:?6 3F8 3:E6D 2?5 H6 ?665 E@ 86E 2H2J 7C@> E96 @7E6?\EC2G6=65 A2E9 2?5 D66< 2 =:EE=6 25G6?EFC6]k^AmkAm%9@D6 @7 FD H9@ =:G6 H6DE @7 (:?DE@?\$2=6> D9@F=5 4@?D:56C @FCD6=G6D =F4<J E@ 92G6 E96 EC2:= 3F776E E92E :D 2G2:=23=6 J62C\C@F?5] (6 92G6 :? 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McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday “You expect us to be together while you figure out something with another girl," a text from the coach said.
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
