City leaders also approved a data center moratorium, launched major Municipal Building renovations and advanced affordable housing projects
During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.
This summer, construction crews will begin a year-long restoration of the Asheville Police Department and Fire Station 1 headquarters in downtown Asheville. City officials stated that both services will remain active during the renovation.
The $4.8 million Taylor’s Wave project is an eagerly anticipated installation for French Broad River kayakers, surfers and paddlers. However, until the river wave officially opens later this year, Woodfin police urge the community to stay safe and keep out.
Smokey Park Highway restaurant debut includes ribbon cutting and $1,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank
From data centers to affordable housing and Helene recovery projects, several major issues are headed before council
Construction contract could be awarded soon, but officials say no completion date has been set for the U.S. 70 facility
Two Fairview women, Jackie Fenstermacher and her older sister, Cynthia Dunn, will be the focus of a community benefit this weekend, over a year and a half after they survived Tropical Storm Helene flooding by holding onto a mattress.
Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.
New state law halts reappraisals in Buncombe County as leaders raise concerns during Helene recovery update meeting