🌱 Next Board Of Education Meeting + Mission Health Public Meeting

Hi all. Rose Mendez here with your Wednesday edition of the Asheville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny with a shower. High: 74 Low: 57.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories today in Asheville:

1. A recent study on home ownership across the United States has found that seniors are holding onto their homes and staying put in one place for longer than they have in the past. In Asheville, 30.7 percent of seniors moved into their homes 30 or more years ago, and 38 percent of homeowners across the country have lived where they do now for more than a decade. Seniors also accounted for 40.3 percent of owner-occupied households in the metro area. (Mountain Xpress)
2. The Buncombe County's Board of Education's next regular session meeting is slated for Jun. 1 at 5:30 p.m., in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road. Members of the public are invited to give comment in person and will need to arrive at Entrance "B," with doors opening at 4:45 p.m. Speakers will be recognized in the order that they have registered to give comment and should arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. in order to participate. (Mountain Xpress)
3. Mission Health is hosting a public meeting to discuss the establishment of a freestanding emergency department in the West Asheville and Candler communities. The proposed facility would provide emergency, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy services. The project, estimated to cost $29 million, is scheduled for completion in July 2025. Additionally, a public hearing is planned for Jun. 19, and written comments can be submitted until May 31 to the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section. (WLOS)

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Today and tomorrow in Asheville:

Wednesday, May 31

• Puppet Playtime At East Asheville Library (10:00 AM)
• Lego Club At West Asheville Library (3:30 PM)

Thursday, June 1

• "Butts & Boots" Inclusive Line Dancing And Two Stepping At Banks Ave Bar (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Asheville Police Department gave a shout-out to Temple Baptist School and its students, who created art portraits depicting officers. (Asheville Police Department via Facebook)
• BeLoved Asheville will host its second annual Big Secret Family Festival on the Outdoor Stage at the Salvage Station on Sunday, Jun. 11, with proceeds going directly to the organization. (BeLoved Asheville via Facebook)
• Asheville High School and the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences shared pictures from the pre-graduation celebrations this past week! You can view the pictures at the link. (Asheville City Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— 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!