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In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Asheville-area homeowners pay on 2026 tax bills?
- How a Buncombe jury unraveled a complex Asheville property fraud scheme
- What does this new lawsuit reveal about safety at Mission Hospital?
Also on today's calendar: Widely Grown and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Davidson J.!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Buncombe property tax bills are on their way. What homeowners should know (citizen-times.com) — Buncombe County's 2026 property tax bills are arriving now, with higher tax rates and key payment deadlines Asheville homeowners need to track. You can pay online, by mail to the Asheville PO box, or in person at the College Street tax office. The article also explains changes to fire and Asheville City Schools taxes and outlines relief and assistance programs for eligible residents. 
2. Jury convicts Asheville woman in property fraud case • Asheville Watchdog (avlwatchdog.org) — An Asheville woman has been convicted of forging deeds and illegally taking two Buncombe County homes, drawing a prison sentence and restitution order after years of real estate dealings tied to local properties. The case grew out of Asheville Watchdog's "Equity Erased" investigation and highlights how fraudulent filings can strip longtime residents of hard-earned home equity and housing stability.
3. Lawsuit alleges failure during routine surgery led to patient death at Mission Hospital • Asheville Watchdog (avlwatchdog.org) — A new lawsuit alleges negligent anesthesia care during a 2024 routine foot surgery at Asheville's Mission Hospital led to a patient's death, raising fresh concerns about patient safety. The case follows state nursing board findings, federal Immediate Jeopardy sanctions, and heavy reliance on travel nurses, as Asheville Watchdog continues investigating how Mission's staffing and oversight affect local patients.
4. Bomb note found in Asheville, no threat: police (wlos.com) — Asheville police say a bomb note found near the Crowne Plaza resort on Wednesday led to evacuations and a full sweep, but no explosive device was discovered. Multiple buildings on Resort Drive were cleared as APD's bomb squad, fire crews, and EMS responded, and investigators are still working to determine who left the threatening message.
5. D-B heads to explosive Asheville in battle of tradition-rich programs (johnsoncitypress.com) — Asheville High's Cougars host Tennessee powerhouse Dobyns-Bennett on Friday night in a matchup of two of the region's winningest football programs. Local fans will see a high-powered Asheville offense led by junior quarterback Tay Williams and standout receiver Kaydan Whiteside, as D-B looks to avenge last week's late collapse and its winless record in previous Asheville trips.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Asheville
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The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
5:30 pm - U.S Girls Volleyball vs. Hay wood Christian (Home)
IC Imagine K-12 Public Charter School, 110 Champion Wy, Ashevill
6:00 pm - Black Experience Book Club
East Asheville Library Noir Collective AVL39 S. Market St. Suite CAsheville
6:30 pm - Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath →
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
7:00 pm - Walking Meditation & Qigong
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
9:00 am - Leading a Nature Hike 101
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
10:00 am - PATIO SHOW: Beer and Loathing →
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
5:30 pm - Songs To The Moon →
FernLeaf Wilderness Campus, 249 Old Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher
8:00 pm - Gimme Hendrix →
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
8:00 pm - Rock Academy Showcase →
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
12:00 pm - HAPPY LANDING w/ The Band Solstice →
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
8:00 pm - The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament →
The Omni Grove Park Inn, Golf Course 75 Club View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My husband found a puppy in the middle of the road near a dump site.
We've called every rescue/ shelter in a 30 mile radius everyone claims to be full. Unfortunately our son is severely allergic and we can't keep the… (Nextdoor Sardis) - Capturing the beauty of our local nature.
Two of these photos are actually from another country. (Nextdoor Enka/Candler)
- Valley Hill Health and Rehab posted a job opening for Housekeeping Staff in Asheville. Apply here.
- Earth Fare posted a job opening for Assistant Executive Housekeeper in Asheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asheville here.
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