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12/08/2025

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08/08/2025

The Brevard City Council voted Monday to approve amendments to the landscape planning for the coming Pisgah Forest roundabout to include a large metal bear statue as the centerpiece of

07/08/2025

Important Notice - Lake Lure Flowering Bridge: It is with deep regret that the Town of Lake Lure, NC announces that the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge must be taken down due to the significant structural impacts from last September 2024. The historic structure sustained severe damage during Tropical Storm Helene. After thorough assessments by two independent engineering firms, it was determined that the bridge is beyond repair and cannot be restored.

Following a competitive bid process, the Town has awarded the contract for removing the bridge to Mitch Contracting. This process will likely take several weeks, but the project will begin on August 18, 2025.

* For everyone's safety, it is crucial that the public avoid the demolition site at all times.

* This includes the area on the east side of the Bridge as well as the area on the West Side, near the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Education Center.

* Please respect all posted signage and barriers.

The Town of Lake Lure recognizes the historical significance of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, and we remain mindful of what it has meant to our community and to the countless visitors who have come to tour it. We can never thank the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge volunteers enough for their dedication and commitment to beautifying the Bridge and the Town of Lake Lure over the years. For over a decade, they worked tirelessly to create a gateway to somewhere beautiful!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this difficult transition. You may read about the history of the beloved Lake Lure Flowering Bridge at the following link: https://www.townoflakelure.com/community/page/history-lake-lure-flowering-bridge

04/08/2025

01/08/2025

The Urban Land Institute advisory panel presented strategies for Asheville's post-Helene rehab

01/08/2025

Greyhound restores service to Asheville, with a new downtown pickup/drop-off location…

Before Hurricane Helene, people catching a bus out of town would trek to a Shell Station on the outskirts of Asheville, about 10 minutes away from the city’s local bus station.

Then floodwaters decimated that gas station and, for months, some roads, including I-40 remained closed – forcing the NCDOT, which subsidizes the regional Greyhound bus line – to pause services and reevaluate.

Almost a year later, intercity bus service is back – and the logistics of riding the bus are much improved, according to Hart Evans, a planner for NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division.

FULL STORY IN THE COMMENTS 👇

24/07/2025

Coming to Swannanoa…

Hi folks👋 We're The Rite Buy. We've been working hard on our building and have more work to do, but we figured it was time to introduce ourselves and make it official. We're excited and hope you are too!

23/07/2025

We’re hiring a full-time Development Director!

Organic Growers School is seeking a motivated and experienced fundraising professional to lead our development efforts and grow our impact. This role will spearhead donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising strategies that support our mission to advance organic growing practices, strengthen local food systems, and promote food sovereignty in Southern Appalachia.

Application deadline is August 10!

Read the full job description and apply here: https://hubs.la/Q03yn_5L0