🌱 Asheville PD Search For Counterfeit Money Suspect + Train Line

Hello, Asheville. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Asheville Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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• Tuesday: Cooler with decreasing clouds. High: 61 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Asheville today:

1. The Asheville Police are searching for a man who allegedly used over a dozen counterfeit $100 bills in an Asheville store. The business, located on Hendersonville Road, told police that the suspect has been using the counterfeit bills over the past three months. Police released a photo of the suspect that was recently captured by a surveillance camera. Police ask those with information about the identity of the person to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110. (WSPA 7News)
2. A passenger train line connecting Asheville to Salisbury is about seven to 10 years away, according to the Carolina Association for Passenger Trains. The new western line would make three round trips a day to stops including Asheville, Black Mountain, Old Fort, Marion, Hickory, Conover, Statesville, and Salisbury. (Morganton News Herald)
3. RentCafe, one of the biggest online rental listing services in the nation, has a new report that lists Asheville as one of the most competitive rental markets in 2023. Asheville was ranked No. 4. The report said the number of units under construction has not increased in Asheville from 2022-2023, causing an increase in demand and a lack of affordable housing. (WLOS)

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Today and tomorrow in Asheville:

Monday, March 27

• Music Movie Mondays With Bill Kopp: Rock 'N' Roll High School At Grail Moviehouse (7:00 PM)
• Cut Throat Freak Show At The Boathouse Smoky Park Supper Club (7:30 PM)

Tuesday, March 28

• Tuesday Bluegrass Series Finale: The JackTown Ramblers At Highland Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Asheville posted a chart to show the process of the reparations project. The Impact Focus Areas, the Reparations Commission, the Asheville City Council, and Buncombe County Commissioners all interact with each other, and you can see how on the chart. (City of Asheville via Twitter)
• Tired of leaving your dog at home when you go out? Check out dog-friendly adventures in Asheville here! (Visit Asheville via Facebook)
• On the hunt for a new home nearby, but tired of looking through the same old real-estate listings? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Asheville area, including a petite two-bedroom on Reynolds Road for $227,000! (Asheville Patch)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!