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Good morning to you Asheville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Asheville bar's lawsuit could change local drinking rules
  • How River Mill Lofts' comeback could reshape Asheville's River Arts District
  • What does a top federal prosecutor really see in Asheville crime trends?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Davidson LeRoy J.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Parents seek trooper crash video in fatal bar lawsuit (citizen-times.com) — Parents of a young Asheville man killed in a 2024 I-40 wrong-way crash are pushing in Buncombe Superior Court to obtain Highway Patrol video as they sue downtown bar The Bier Garden for allegedly overserving the driver. The case, now headed for an April 2027 trial, could shape how local bars handle intoxicated patrons and highlights ongoing criminal charges against the accused driver.
   

2. 2 years after Helene: River Mill Lofts reopens in Asheville's River Arts District (wlos.com) — River Mill Lofts in Asheville's River Arts District is welcoming residents back more than two years after Helene's flooding forced the 253-unit complex to close. With 123 apartments already open, more units coming by November, and a new local-artist gallery and restored dog park, the reopening is meant to boost both housing options and neighborhood vibrancy.
   

3. U.S. attorney addresses crime, gang activity in Asheville: 'It's absolutely a problem' (wlos.com) — Federal prosecutor Russ Ferguson says Asheville's overall violent crime is down, but he's deeply worried about the severity of some incidents and the growing number of very young people tied to gangs. He describes cartel-linked drug trafficking reaching Asheville and stresses keeping repeat offenders off the streets while expanding education and after-school programs so kids can safely play in their own yards.
   

4. Cheapest gas stations in Asheville (rrdailyherald.com) — If you're filling up around Asheville, this roundup shows where regular gas is cheapest today, including stations in Asheville, Arden, Candler, Fletcher, and nearby Hendersonville. Prices range from the high $3.70s to mid-$3.90s, giving you several options to save a bit at the pump across the metro area.
   

5. Goldman Sachs' co-CEO Said Rising Yields Are Becoming a Problem. He's Calling On Govts. To Lower Spending And Grow More. (ibtimes.com) — Global finance leaders just met at a G20 summit in Asheville, where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that soaring government debt and rising interest rates demand lower deficits and faster growth. His comments, and similar warnings from Wall Street analysts, tie Asheville to urgent debates over borrowing costs that could eventually affect local mortgages, business loans, and investments.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Teamwork!!
    Check out the cub in the tree knocking down the chestnuts (Nextdoor Haw Creek)
  • My hubby and I bought meat from the AVL Farmers Market.
    Cooked the ground beef last night. Didn't need to drain any fat. It was really good. Tomorrow… Chicken will be cooked. They are open on the weekend… (Nextdoor Leicester Village)
  • Earth Fare, Inc. posted a job opening for Commercial Area Attendant in Asheville. Apply here.
  • Buncombe County Schools posted a job opening for Instructional Assistant (Temporary) in Asheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asheville here.

Ok Asheville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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