🌱 What investigators say happened inside this Swannanoa dog training kennel

Hi Swannanoa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say happened inside this Swannanoa dog training kennel
• How a nearby nonprofit is expanding food support for Swannanoa Valley neighbors

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
• Monday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 'It's sick': Animal advocates react after kennel workers charged in dog deaths (wlos.com) — Four employees of a Swannanoa boarding and training kennel have been charged with multiple felonies after an investigation into the deaths of two dogs and alleged mistreatment of others, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the animals showed signs of starvation and severe dehydration, and one suspect faces additional counts related to allegedly abusive training methods. Local animal advocates are calling the allegations disturbing and urging greater accountability in pet care businesses.
   

• Bounty & Soul purchases new building, doubling storage capacity (blackmountainnews.com) — A Black Mountain-based nonprofit that serves the Swannanoa Valley has bought a second building on Old U.S. 70, doubling its food storage so it can keep providing free fresh food as local need surges. Bounty & Soul now supports tens of thousands of people monthly and says rising costs and storm recovery are pushing the region toward crisis-level food insecurity. Leaders hope expanded space and community support will help them keep pace.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 11

• VSMS Chorus Concert
  Owen High Black Mountain, NC 28711
  6:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting - 6:00 pm →
  Black Mountain, NC Calendar, 160 Midland Ave., Black Mountain
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Eblen Int. School Chorus Spring Concert
  Owen High Erwin HS Theater
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Baby Story Time
  Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain
  10:30 am
• Winnie the Pooh KIDS at Black Mountain Primary
  Owen High Black Mountain, NC 28711
  5:30 pm
• Enka MS Chorus Concert
  Owen High Enka Middle School, 390 Asbury Rd, Candler, NC 28715, USA
  6:00 pm
• NBMS Spring Chorus Concert
  Owen High North Buncombe Middle School, 51 N Buncombe School Rd, Weavervil
  6:30 pm
• Erwin MS Band Spring Concert
  Owen High Erwin HS Theater
  6:30 pm
• OMS Spring Chorus Concert
  Owen High Black Mountain, NC 28711
  6:30 pm
• Cane Creek Middle Chorus Spring Concert
  Owen High Cafetorium at Cane Creek Middle School
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• 10th Annual Safety Saturday @ Ingles Black Mountain →
  Black Mountain, NC Calendar, Ingles - Black Mountain 550 NC 9, Black Mountain
  10:00 am

Monday May 18

• ABC Board Monthly Meeting - 12:00 pm →
  Black Mountain, NC Calendar, 207 NC-9, Black Mountain
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PruittHealth posted a job opening for NC State Veterans Home-Black Mountain Housekeeper in Black Mountain. Apply here.
• SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Asheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swannanoa here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Black Mountain

• Black Mountain sees spike in black bear activity, sightings over recent weeks (wlos.com)
• Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Asheville. Here's how you can check it out (wlos.com)
• Indian food truck comes to Black Mountain (blackmountainnews.com)

Asheville

• Asheville reviews Shiloh affordable housing proposals amid opposition (citizen-times.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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