An expert witness called by former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford’s defense attorney testified Tuesday that Medford’s gambling losses totaled $122,000 from 2002 to 2007, and under cross-examination agreed that Medford “put in play” more than $800,000 at casinos. The defense finished presenting its case Tuesday afternoon with several character witnesses.
According to family lore, he was conceived in a canoe on Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain. His grandfather was the venerable Frank Bell. With his graceful origins and an esteemed paddling heritage, it’s no exaggeration to say that water flows through Will Leverette’s veins. Whitewater, to be exact. Gone under: Frank Bell Sr. shoots the Keowee River, … Read more
Bruisin’ Ales is introducing more sophisticated suds to the ballpark this summer, with a series of three pre-game events at Asheville’s McCormick Field designed to spotlight high-end beers. The program begins with a “Pop the Cap” celebration on June 27, featuring North Carolina brews and hors d’oeuvres, reconvenes Aug. 15 for a Beer 101 workshop … Read more
