Author Archives: Gary Crossey

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It has been the most unusual spring for all of us and we wanted to recognize those who have risen beyond the “me first” way to step forward to help each other during these times.  Much work and many efforts and wonderful … Read More

Volunteers will be handing out packaged meals that are being prepared and donated by Wicked Weed Brewing’s Foods that Build Program.  Food Connection in Asheville has partnered with Wicked Weed to connect and distribute these meals to folks in need. What: Prepared meals refrigerated … Read More

We are seeking input regarding any veterans who have ever resided in Big Sandy Mush.  Vance Garrett suggested and initiated this Veterans’ Project and several community members are helping out with gathering the information.  We currently have more than 230 Veterans’ listed, but … Read More

Sandy Mush 4-H celebrated their 40 years, the longest running 4-H club in Buncombe County.  Let’s keep it going, and be the longest running in the state!!  They also thanked community and family members with their annual thank you luncheon.  Lots of … Read More

We thank community member, Susan Jones, for the wonderful presidential history collection that she has donated in memory of her husband, Gary Jones. Gary was an avid reader of history, and he loved living in Sandy Mush. Susan is happy to have … Read More

Vance Garrett is leading the effort to recognize our Big Sandy Mush Veterans.  We currently have almost 200 names compiled.  If you have information on Big Sandy Mush Veterans, please email Terri Wells at [email protected].  Terri and other community members are working … Read More

Vono Freeman will host a musical night for us at the SMCC library on a Friday, September 28 7-8 PM.  He will play the guitar, mandolin, and fiddle for a selection of American History Songs, Mountain Songs, Mandolin Honky-Tonk Tunes, and 3 Gospel Songs … Read More

It is that time of year to get out and visit our local artists at their studios!  To learn more about this year’s tour, visit The Come to Leicester website.

Monday, August 6 at 6pm is our monthly Sandy Mush history gathering.  The focus this month is our Sandy Mush veterans.  Vance Garrett is working on a community project to honor our Sandy Mush veterans with a permanent display at our community … Read More