The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo is a website dedicated to news and information about the people, places and events in and around the Swannanoa Valley.

It is produced by Fred McCormick, who has served as a journalist, editor and photographer in the community since 2014.

06/19/2026

A new subscription platform offered by PC Productions Studio, based out of Ridgecrest, will help Swannanoa Valley musicians and audio artists create and publish work. Find out more about The Studio Collective in the story below.

The Studio Collective nurtures Talent and Creativity with patient proffesionalism Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 17, 2026

06/17/2026

The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is searching for a new executive director, as LeAnne Johnson steps down to accept the lead position at the Asheville Museum of History. Find out more about how the downtown Black Mountain nonprofit organization is celebrating its outgoing director in the story below.

LeAnne Johnson accepts leadership position at Asheville Museum of History Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 16, 2026

06/16/2026

A draft of the 2026-27 budget for the Town of Black Mountain was presented last night for public comment, as officials continued to discuss recommendations to overcome a significant shortfall. Find out more about the public hearing hosted by the town council in the story below.

Town officials review proposal for coming fiscal year, target staff reduction, fee increases to bridge the gap Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 16, 2026

06/15/2026

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Art in Bloom, with a series of events throughout the month. Find out more about the nonprofit organization’s signature event, which includes paintings by regional artists, Ikebana and Western floral arrangements and tours of area gardens, in the story below.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts hosts annual fusion of color, creativity and natural beauty Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 15, 2026

06/13/2026

The Owen High School class of 2026 was celebrated this morning in Warhorse Stadium, where students marked the final chapter of their high school careers. Find out more about the ceremony and see photos of the graduates in the link below.

Swannanoa Valley seniors encouraged to keep building a brighter future Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 13, 2026

06/12/2026

Local elected officials met this morning for the latest in a series of budget workshops. Find out more about the 2026-27 Town of Black Mountain budget, which will be presented in a June 15 public hearing, in the story below.

Public hearing for town’s 2026-27 spending plan set for June 15 Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 11, 2026

06/09/2026

A downtown intersection will feature a new traffic pattern in the coming weeks, as the Black Mountain Town Council approved additional stop signs and other traffic-calming measures at Black Mountain and Sutton Avenues. Find out more about last night’s regular monthly meeting of the board, which will explore potential bear-related ordinances, in the story below.

Black Mountain and Sutton Avenues to be converted to three-way stop, officials explore potential bear-related regulations Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 9, 2026

06/08/2026

Local firefighters and supporters gathered yesterday in Town Square to rally community support for competitive wages. Find out more about the demonstration, organized by the Black Mountain Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5246 Union, in the story below.

Black Mountain Professional FireFighters IAFF LOcal 5246 HOld Demonstration in Town Square Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 8, 2026

06/05/2026

A “painful” budget season for the Town of Black Mountain continued last night, as local officials discussed potential plans to decrease expenditures and increase revenues in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Find out more about the options presented to the town council in the story below.

Interim town manager presents elected leaders with series of potential cuts, increased property tax, sanitation and water rates Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 5, 2026

06/03/2026

An outstanding senior year for Craig Webb was recognized last night, as the distance runner was named the 2026 Owen High School Overall Athlete of the Year. Find out more about the six-time state champion and the winners of the school’s Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards in the story below.

Six-time state champion earns top award, Mia Roland and Jackson Warnock recognized for Standout Performances Fred McCormick The Valley Echo June 3, 2026

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