Carolyn Bijesse and Bruce Bijesse purchased a seafood business in Black Mountain in late 2025 from Roger Queen and Debra Queen
Karrigan Monk is a Communities Reporter at Asheville Citizen-Times Media Group. She covers a diverse range of topics, including animal rescue and rehabilitation, urban design, and regional interest stories, often highlighting issues related to animal rights and urban development. Karrigan's work has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and The Fayetteville Observer.








