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Black Mountain Helene: Communications down, water system not …
WEB5 days ago · The town of Black Mountain’s update said there is not a full report on road statuses in town. “It is to be assumed that all roads are still blocked and impassable in many areas or portions,” the update said. “Please stay home. If you encounter water in the roadway, turn around, don’t down.”.
Black Mountain, Swannanoa flooding: water distribution, …
WEB4 days ago · Helene: Black Mountain, Swannanoa distributing water, food amid 'devastation'. The town of Black Mountain is in recovery mode following Helene's making's landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida and bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Western North Carolina the night of Sept. 26 into the morning of Sept. 27.
$22 million Black Mountain budget recommended; no property …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · In his recommended budget, Harrold does not propose a property tax increase in the town, leaving Black Mountain's property tax rate at 32 cents per $100 valuation. According to the town manager's budget message, this will yield $5.6 million in revenue, an increase of $217,000.
1st Buncombe County tornado since 1999 touches ... - 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.
Monte Vista Hotel to expand under new ownership ... - Black …
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · The Monte Vista Hotel has new owners as of September. According to Register of Deeds records, Ridgeline Investment Partners purchased the property for $4,099,000 from previous owners Southern Hospitality.
BMPD faces staffing shortage, no increase in crime rates
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Rates of crime did not increase in Black Mountain in 2023, according to Police Chief Steve Parker. Parker provided Black Mountain News on Jan. 4 with what he called “initial data” for the year. In 2023, the Black Mountain Police Department responded to five violent crimes, the same number as the year before. In 2021, the department saw just ...
Black Mountain checking all water lines for lead: EPA mandate
WEBSep 24, 2024 · According to a Sept. 12 town of Black Mountain news release, water in town is tested regularly, and there is no evidence of lead or copper in the system. By Oct. 16, all service lines must be classified as lead, galvanized requiring …
Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Black Mountain to hold public hearing on proposed social district in May. 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 …
NC Glass Center on track to open in Black Mountain this year
WEBJul 9, 2024 · The North Carolina Glass Center is set to open its Black Mountain expansion sometime this year, despite delays in construction. These delays include a roof that was thought to be sound needing to be replaced, halting other …