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Coffee in hand, Black Mountain? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Black Mountain’s $6M upgrade change your water and streets?
  • Why did Black Mountain’s planning director seek a third‑party brewery review?

Also on today's calendar: Reindeer Romp and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 55, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Black Mountain awarded $5M for drinking water improvements (blackmountainnews.com) — Black Mountain is set to receive nearly $5 million for drinking water resiliency upgrades and another $1 million for downtown stormwater improvements, much of it inspired by damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Over the next several years, residents and downtown businesses can expect major pipe replacements, new inlets, and flood‑risk reduction work, with construction on Sutton Avenue beginning in April 2026.
   

• Emails show growing dispute between Black Mountain Brewing owner and town officials (wlos.com) — Tense emails between Black Mountain Brewing owner John Richardson and town officials have led the planning director to issue a cease‑and‑desist warning and request an independent code‑compliance review. State fire and code officials are now evaluating Richardson’s properties, while the town stresses fairness, safety, and an end to personal attacks as the enforcement dispute plays out.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Black Mountain. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Black Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black Mountain here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Nonprofits bring holiday cheer to Helene-hit communities with events and support (wlos.com)
  • Small Rental Rehabilitation Program accepts applications to help owners impacted by Helene (wlos.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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