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Small works exhibition opens in Crossnore - August 12, 2008

Comments on Topix forums : CROSSNORE Starting today, the Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery begins a two-week small works exhibition that features work by many of the gallery's artists as well as a few invited ones.
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Wet and wild Highland Games - August 8, 2008

The Grandfather Mountain Highlanders of Linville, North Carolina, participated in the Scottish festival in Pierrefonds Sunday.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/08/wet-and-wild-highland-games?fromrss=1

Gala raises funds for Avery Arts Council - August 6, 2008

A sellout crowd of art patrons gathered last Thursday evening at the Linville Ridge Country Club for the Mountain Palette Arts Gala, the annual benefit which raises money to support Avery Arts Council programs.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/08/gala-raises-funds-for-avery-arts-council?fro...

No typical day for outdoor educator - August 4, 2008

Who: Eli Strull. Age: 30. Residence: West Asheville. Occupation: Education program specialist at the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/08/no-typical-day-for-outdoor-educator?fromrss=...

Hiker Rescued After Life-Threatening Fall - August 2, 2008

An Asheville man is lucky to be alive after spending twenty hours crawling for help, following a fall in the Linville Gorge.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/08/hiker-rescued-after-life-threatening-fall?fr...

Touching Story: NC Hiker Survives Falls Thanks To Sandals - August 1, 2008

LINVILLE If Jakub Holy had spent much more time in Linville Gorge, he likely would have lost at least one leg and possibly his life, authorities said.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/08/touching-story-nc-hiker-survives-falls-thank...

NC hiker crawls for help after breaking both legs - August 1, 2008

An injured hiker who spent 20 hours crawling for help after he fell from a rock in the Linville Gorge was rescued after another hiker happened upon him.
http://www.topix.net/city/linville-nc/2008/07/nc-hiker-crawls-for-help-after-breaking-both...