🌱 Patch AM: Can UNC Asheville bounce back at home after Solomon’s 31-point outburst?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can UNC Asheville bounce back at home after Solomon’s 31-point outburst?
• What investigators are saying after an Asheville teen was found dead
• Why winter fog turns Asheville into a secret haven for creators

Also on today's calendar: Josh Goforth and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michael F.!

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 41, low: 20.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Thomas visits UNC Asheville following Solomon's 31-point game (apnews.com) — UNC Asheville hosts St. Thomas in a home matchup in Asheville after Toyaz Solomon’s 31-point effort in an overtime loss to Miami (OH). The preview breaks down records, key stats, and standout players for both teams, including Bulldogs leaders Justin Wright and Kameron Taylor. Tipoff is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. EST.
   

• Body of missing young adult found in Candler prompts death investigation; BCSO (wlos.com) — Authorities are investigating the death of 18-year-old Joseph Rose, who was found deceased Friday on Gilbert B. Crook Road in Candler after previously being reported missing to Asheville police. Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office officials say circumstances remain under investigation and are asking for the community’s patience as they work to provide answers and support to Rose’s family.
   

• Top 10 winter destinations that can rewire your imagination (rollingout.com) — Asheville gets spotlighted as a winter escape where foggy Blue Ridge vistas, cabin retreats, and the River Arts District fuel serious creative work. The piece highlights cozy cafés, working artist studios, and mountain isolation as ideal conditions for writers, photographers, and makers seeking fresh inspiration during the quieter, misty months of the year.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Asheville

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Saturday December 13

• Josh Goforth
  White Horse Black Mountain , 105c Montreat Rd , Black Mountain
  7:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Trolls: A Field Study
  The North Carolina Arboretum , 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way , Asheville
  8:00 am
• Winter Lights
  The North Carolina Arboretum , 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way , Asheville
  6:00 pm
• Enka MS Chorus Concert
  Enka Middle School , 390 Asbury Rd , Candler
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Trolls: A Field Study
  The North Carolina Arboretum , 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way , Asheville
  8:00 am
• Botanical Painting for Beginners
  The North Carolina Arboretum , 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way , Asheville
  11:00 am
• FES Chorus Concert
  Fairview Elementary , 1355 Charlotte Hwy , Fairview
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Drop In Simply Charmed and Copper Ornament Making
  Ignite Jewelry Studios , 84 W Walnut St , Asheville
  11:00 am

Friday December 19

• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  Asheville Masonic Temple , 80 Broadway St , Asheville
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" and More
  Asheville Masonic Temple , 80 Broadway St , Asheville
  8:45 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Asheville Masonic Temple , 80 Broadway St , Asheville
  8:45 pm

Friday December 26

• Unwrap the Funk w/ Anne Combs & Company Funk
  White Horse Black Mountain , 105c Montreat Rd , Black Mountain
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PAYING $20 CASH PER HOUR Desperately needing help today, tomorrow, next week cleaning house and a handyman for little jobs, trimming trees etc.
  in KENILWORTH 387 BEAUCATCHER RD. 828-707-1713 (Nextdoor Kenilworth)
• I am in desperate need of rehoming my 2 dogs.
  1 is a 12 year old male alaskan malamute. He is a big baby. The next one is 7 yr old plot hound. She is a big baby who still has some energy left in… (Nextdoor Five Points)

• Earth Fare, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Asheville. Apply here.
• Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Overnight in Asheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asheville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weaverville

• Weaverville hosts 20th Annual Candlelight Stroll (wspa.com)
• A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it's still a dirt field (courant.com)

Swannanoa

• When will the Swannanoa post office reopen? USPS looking for new spot (blackmountainnews.com)
• Employers join forces at career fair to boost local business hires post-Helene (wlos.com)

Fletcher

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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