August 31, 2021 – mountainx.com

Buncombe awards $9.3M in pandemic recovery grants

September 2, 2021August 31, 2021 by Daniel Walton

The largest single grant of $4 million will support broadband infrastructure expansion in unserved areas of the county. Brownie Newman, chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, said that investment would leverage an additional $6 million from the state of North Carolina and private broadband providers.

Letter: Act now to quell violent crime

August 31, 2021 by Letters

“The city of Asheville and Buncombe County have about one year to quell their growing violent crime and nascent street gang problem.”

Letter: El Paso bests Asheville on transportation, crime

August 31, 2021 by Letters

“Having spent time in El Paso, Texas, I am struck by interesting comparisons to Asheville.”

Around town: Goombay Festival celebrates 40 years

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021 by Justin McGuire

The Goombay Festival celebrates African and Caribbean heritage in Asheville. Plus, the N.C. Apple Festival returns for its 75th year, Weaverville gets ready to open a new community center and a local author publishes a children’s book.

What’s new in food: Buxton Hall BBQ fires up the smoke again

September 3, 2021August 31, 2021 by Kay West

Over the last 18 months, Buxton Hall BBQ has undergone a literal trial by fire(s) before reopening to indoor diners Aug. 19 with a new look and expanded menu. The CliffsNotes: Like everyone else, the eatery closed its dining room in March 2020 in response to COVID-19, launched takeout, then reopened in July 2020 only … Read more

Buncombe awards $9.3M in pandemic recovery grants

Letter: Act now to quell violent crime

Letter: El Paso bests Asheville on transportation, crime

Around town: Goombay Festival celebrates 40 years

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