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Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The town of Black Mountain will hold a public hearing on the proposed social district at the May 13 Town Council meeting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
Blue Ridge Road, I-40 interchange construction delayed to 2026
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Construction on the Interstate 40 and Blue Ridge Road interchange has been pushed back again, this time to 2026. In March of this year, North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesperson David Uchiyama told Black Mountain News that construction on the project would begin in September 2025.
New Black Mountain officials on what's next for the town
WEBDec 9, 2022 · New Black Mountain Mayor Mike Sobol, new council member Alice Berry and re-elected council member Bill Christy discuss what's next for the town.
$22 million Black Mountain budget recommended; no property …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · The $22 million recommended budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year marks a 14% increase of the adopted budget from fiscal year 2023-24 and a 6.3% increase of the amended budget.
Flooding causes evacuations; damages roads, bridges, greenway
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Flooding causes evacuations; damages roads, bridges, greenway. A flood warning was issued on Aug. 17 and a state of emergency was declared by the town of Black Mountain as rainwater ran across U.S. 70. The road was deemed impassable by local authorities around 8:30 p.m.
Black Mountain community searches for affordable housing
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Black Mountain community members and town staff are working to create affordable housing in the area as the cost of living increases.
White Horse Black Mountain purchases its building with help from ...
WEBSep 28, 2023 · White Horse Black Mountain purchases its building with help from community member donation. After transitioning to a nonprofit business model in April, White Horse Black Mountain has now purchased the property it sits on. Board member David LaMotte said the news that the building was being sold came right as the venue was working to become a ...
Police chief: Crime in Black Mountain trending down
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Crime in Black Mountain is trending down, according to Chief of Police Steve Parker. He said both property and violent crimes showed a decrease in 2022, with a 24% decrease in property crime and a 16% decrease in violent crimes from 2021. Property crimes involve burglary, larceny, shoplifting and arson. Last year, the …
Buncombe County SWAT arrest man in Black Mountain shooting
WEBJan 5, 2023 · The Black Mountain Police Department requested the assistance of Buncombe County SWAT team for an arrest in a shooting incident.