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🌱 How a $6.3 million grant could reshape housing in Rosenwald

Brevard, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Brevard! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $6.3 million grant could reshape housing in Rosenwald
  • What Brevard’s new loitering and trespassing rules mean for downtown
  • How Brevard’s White Squirrel Festival shaped a new regional reporter

Also on today's calendar: Jam 4 Jam featuring Woody Platt, Mike Guggino, Mike Ashworth, & More... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City seeks $6.3 million grant for housing (transylvaniatimes.com) — Brevard is seeking a $6.3 million federal HUD grant to support 26 new affordable single-family homes and emergency repairs for 10 existing homes in the Rosenwald neighborhood. City officials say Brevard’s track record with rural housing makes it competitive for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program, and they hope to hear soon whether the application is approved.
   

• City OKs misdemeanor penalties for loitering, other offenses (transylvaniatimes.com subscription) — Brevard City Council has approved changes allowing misdemeanor charges for loitering, public intoxication, and trespassing, reversing a recent period when only civil penalties were allowed. Police say most cases will be low-level misdemeanors, and council members stressed they don’t want to criminalize homelessness while still responding to rising complaints downtown and encouraging use of local service providers.
   

• Mountain Times Publications hires Georgia Dixon as newest reporter (wataugademocrat.com) — A new regional reporter for Mountain Times Publications mentions spending summers hiking, exploring local culture, and attending the White Squirrel Festival in Brevard, underscoring the town’s regional draw. While her beat centers on Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties, Brevard appears as a beloved destination shaping her connection to Appalachian communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HE WILL NOT BE DENIED!!
    Sorry about it being fuzzy - shot thru the screen. All the squirrels gave up - this guy was determined and after several tries…..”if I hang I can… (Nextdoor Connestee Falls)
  • I know this has been addressed in the past but I wasn’t paying attention then :(
    Could I get recommendations for a tree removal company? (Nextdoor Connestee Falls)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Brevard. Apply here.
  • Terminix International Company, L.P. posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician - Brevard in Brevard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brevard here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flat Rock

  • Rep. Edwards ends reelection bid leaving Western NC GOP looking for a replacement (newsobserver.com)

Hendersonville

  • Historic Preservation Commission Launches Public Training Series City of Hendersonville, NC (hendersonvillenc.gov)
  • Hendersonville's City Manager Announces New Opportunity with the North Carolina League of Municipalities (hendersonvillenc.gov)
  • Sell leading North Henderson through first preseason as head coach (wlos.com)

Ok Brevard! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brevard

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.