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Good day Asheville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a reckless Sweeten Creek pass nearly turned catastrophic
  • What's been rebuilt in Pisgah and Nantahala two years after Helene?
  • How big are the radar blind spots over Asheville's mountains?

Also on today's calendar: PBS North Carolina's Homegrown History Screening & Discussion and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Asheville, NC: Speeding Doofus Attempts Blind Overtake On Sweeten Creek Rd, Nearly Crashes Head-On With Oncoming Traffic (tiremeetsroad.com) — A recent dashcam clip from Sweeten Creek Road near the Blue Ridge Parkway shows a speeding BMW attempting a blind pass and nearly causing a head-on crash, just feet from disaster. Shared widely on Reddit, the incident underscores how Asheville drivers can face illegal-passing charges and license points for unsafe maneuvers that force oncoming traffic to swerve, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on this busy corridor.
   

2. Significant Progress Continues on NC National Forests Two Years After Helene (usda.gov) — From its Asheville headquarters, the Forest Service reports major progress restoring Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests two years after Helene, with nearly all recreation sites reopened. Crews have planted thousands of seedlings, reduced wildfire fuels, and repaired key campgrounds and trails that support Western North Carolina's outdoor economy and nearby mountain communities.
   

3. 2 years after Helene: Rainfall data reveals radar gaps in western North Carolina (wlos.com) — UNC Asheville researchers are digging into Hurricane Helene's rainfall data to show how mountain terrain leaves western North Carolina, including the Asheville area, with dangerous radar blind spots. Their findings suggest radar has significantly underestimated rainfall in several mountain locations, fueling renewed but still-stalled discussions about funding new radar systems to better protect local communities.
   

4. How Shiloh Mukendi, Asheville School football started its own winning streak vs. Christ School (citizen-times.com) — Asheville School football fans can relive a huge rivalry win, as senior running back Shiloh Mukendi powered a second-half comeback over Christ School with 390 rushing yards and five touchdowns. The dramatic 100th meeting of "The Game" kept the Fayssoux-Arbogast Trophy in Asheville School's hands for a second straight season and capped Mukendi's standout career performance.
   

5. Climate change is a retirement planning issue, says sustainable investing pioneer (financial-planning.com) — An Asheville-based sustainable investing advisor argues that climate change, including Hurricane Helene's damage here, should reshape how people plan for retirement and choose where to live. He describes how local infrastructure failures and slow insurance payouts exposed vulnerabilities, and urges residents to consider climate risks, resilience, and impact-focused portfolios when thinking about both their savings and long-term plans to stay in western North Carolina.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi folks, so my Greek roomie just got a new job and I'd like to take him out for some authentic Greek food.
    Neither of us have deep pockets, so casual dining is preferred. Any faves you can share? Thanks! (Nextdoor Chestnut Hills)
  • Hello all!
    I just moved to the area, and I am looking for a good affordable vet. If anyone has any recommendations for the West Asheville area. I have 2 dogs… (Nextdoor Zephyr Hills)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Asheville. Apply here.
  • Driftwood Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Executive Chef 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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