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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 ...
Black Mountain checking all water lines for lead: EPA mandate
WEB22 hours ago · By Oct. 16, all service lines must be classified as lead, galvanized requiring replacement, non-lead or unknown. Assistant Town Manager Jessica Trotman told Black Mountain News Sept. 19 that the town has currently identified about 25% of the service lines as non-lead. Trotman said the inventory is being done in several different ways.
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. Evacuations of flood prone areas took …
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. On July 3, Uchiyama said construction will now start in June 2026.
Black Mountain I-40 welcome sign improvement project complete
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Black Mountain I-40 welcome sign improvement project complete. One of the first things drivers see as they come into Black Mountain eastbound from Interstate 40 is the beautiful ‘Welcome to Black Mountain’ sign flanked by lush plantings, mulch and rock borders. Two members of the Black Mountain Beautification Committee are responsible for ...
Buncombe County SWAT arrest man in Black Mountain shooting
WEBJan 5, 2023 · Buncombe County's SWAT team arrested a man Jan. 4 in connection with a shooting in Black Mountain. According to news releases from the Black Mountain Police Department, the shooting occurred on Rhododendron Ave. around 6 p.m. Jan. 3. The victim, whom police have not identified, was shot during an isolated verbal altercation and was in stable ...
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 police cars? More library funds? Black Mountain budget talks …
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Harrold said the cost for this year will be close to $80,000. In the past, the town has given the Black Mountain Library $12,000 in nonprofit contributions, but since COVID, the amount decreased to $6,000. Harrold said he recommended going back up to the $12,000. Police Chief Steve Parker said the department is requesting three vehicles.
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 ...