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1st Buncombe County tornado since 1999 touches down in Black …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The first tornado in Buncombe County since 1999 touched down in Black Mountain during the early morning hours of May 9, according to the National Weather Service. Doug Outlaw, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the tornado started at 12:15 a.m. on May 9 and ended at 12:18 a.m. The tornado touched down at North Fork Road and ...
Flooding causes evacuations; damages roads, bridges, greenway
WEBAug 24, 2021 · The county received 5.33 inches of rain from Aug. 16-17, surpassed only twice in 1964 and 1967 with 5.59 inches of rain and 5.44 inches of rain respectively, Robel said.
$22 million Black Mountain budget recommended; no property …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · 1:29. Black Mountain Town Manager Josh Harrold presented his recommended budget to Town Council at a special call meeting May 22. 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. In his budget message, Harrold said the ...
Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district
WEBApr 19, 2024 · In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill allowing social districts in the state. As of March, there are at least 55 across the state, and Black Mountain could feature one more. 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.
New Black Mountain officials on what's next for the town
WEBDec 9, 2022 · 1:35. After the election in November, Black Mountain will have a new mayor in Mike Sobol and a new council member in Alice Berry. Council member Bill Christy will return for a new term. Berry said she is looking forward to standing by her campaign promises in the work she will do as a new council member. “I’ll be looking to apply those ...
Black Mountain social district: Town to continue discussions
WEBMay 14, 2024 · 0:48. Following a lengthy discussion at the May 13 Black Mountain Town Council meeting, the council opted to continue discussions of a proposed social district at a special call meeting at 8:30 a.m. on May 22. Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director Jessica Trotman presented the proposal to the council. She …
Climate change in Black Mountain: Town staff talks going green
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Ezra Maille covers the town of Black Mountain, Montreat and the Swannanoa Valley. Reach him at 828-230-3324 or [email protected]. Please support local journalism with access to more breaking news by subscribing. Town staff members discuss green alternatives after a presentation from a local climate lobbyist at the March Town Council ...
Black Mountain community searches for affordable housing
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Ezra Maille covers the town of Black Mountain, Montreat and the Swannanoa Valley. Reach him at 828-230-3324 or [email protected]. Please support local journalism with access to more breaking news by subscribing. Black Mountain community members and town staff are working to create affordable housing in the area as the cost of living ...
New Black Mountain police chief meets with community members
WEBNov 12, 2021 · 0:03. 1:29. Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker met with community members Nov. 9 in Town Square, explaining his plans for the department as he becomes its new leader. "Number one goal, especially in law enforcement today, is building relationships and trust," Parker said. "What we do is protect and serve, and investing on the serve part ...