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66º | 7% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 7:48 a.m. | Sunset 6:38 p.m.


Restaurants that are open for business

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Show your support through your stomach. | Photo by AVLtoday
When we asked for your post-storm questions last week, our readers overwhelmingly requested a list of restaurants that are open. We’re happy to report that this was a huge task. As resources have continued to return to the city, many local spots have been able to open their doors.

So here are a few restaurants ready to serve. Note: Many are operating with limited menus, and some are cash only.

If you know of a bar or restaurant that’s open again, let us know and we’ll add it to the list. If you’re having trouble with that link, send an email instead to hello@avltoday.com.

Arden

Downtown Asheville

  • 67 Biltmore, 67 Biltmore Ave. | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Asheville Proper, 1 Page Ave., Ste. 151 | Wednesday-Monday, 5-9 p.m.
  • Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St. | Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave. | Brunch: Daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
  • Botiwalla, 22 Battery Park Ave. | Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Even if you don’t see your favorite spot on this list, you may still be able to offer your support during this difficult time. Many local establishments have set up fundraising campaigns in the aftermath of Helene, raising money for repairs or employees’ livelihoods.
So many more spots this way

News Notes

Number
  • $24,513,185. That’s how much money was raised to support Helene relief efforts at the Concert for Carolina over the weekend. More than 82,000 people attended, with performances from Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and many more. (Charlotte Observer)
Announced
  • Buncombe County advised that any unlabeled half-gallon bottles of water with green lids from the Tunnel Road and Charlotte Highway distribution sites should be used as nonpotable water only. Although it was not found to be unsafe, there have been reports of discoloration in that water, and the county is working to ensure it meets safety standards.
Community
  • After closing the Disaster Recovery Center at AC Reynolds High School to accommodate students’ return, Buncombe County announced that a new Disaster Recovery Center opened at Cane Creek Pool (590 Lower Bush Creek Rd., Fairview). The location, which offers access to FEMA and SBA assistance, is open daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cause
  • Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has launched a new Disaster Repairs Program, aiming to support uninsured and under-insured locals whose homes sustained storm-related damage. Low-income homeowners in Buncombe and Madison counties can apply to receive no-cost repair work.
Environment
  • Environmental nonprofit MountainTrue tested Marshall’s post-storm soil and found only two of the 135 tested pollutants. It found isopropltoluene and trimethylbeneze, and while trimethylbeneze does have potential health hazards, the levels weren’t high enough for significant concern. Still, anyone cleaning up should take precautions. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Transit
  • The ART bus service has resumed regular schedules for most bus routes — the N2, 170, and WE1 eastbound routes have resumed with modifications.
Biz
  • Employers are invited to register for the WNC Mountain Strong Career Fair on Friday, Nov. 8 — registration is free, and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce expects 200+ job seekers to attend. If you’re looking for a job, stop by Harrah’s Cherokee Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see who’s hiring.
Award
  • Join together to honor the resilience of local women in business at the WomanUP Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The event will include the WomanUP Awards presentation, including categories like Outstanding Nonprofit Leader and Rising Star. Discounted tickets are available for those experiencing storm-related financial hardship.
Learn
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Shop
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Job
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Community

Updates + need-to-know information

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During the storm, the normally dry auxiliary spillway saw massive amounts of rushing water. | Photo via City of Asheville
The following article is being updated on our website daily. Click the button at the bottom of this section to read the full story.

Please note that there were no briefings on Saturday, Oct. 26 or Sunday, Oct. 27.

Friday, Oct. 25


Water Resources discusses the North Fork dam

In response to some concerns and questions raised about the status of the North Fork dam, Water Resources Department PIO Clay Chandler gave a presentation on the infrastructure around North Fork. During the storm, the lake rose at least 18 feet — although it was likely even more, given that sensors are only able to measure at 10 feet above full pool.

The activation of the auxiliary emergency spillway (shown in the photo under its normal, dry conditions) was mechanical, not human-initiated, and it worked exactly as it was designed to do. Its buckets filled up and tipped automatically at 7 1/2 feet above full pool.

Because of the excess of water contained in those spillways during the storm, the department believes that it is entirely possible that the spillways were responsible for washing out the main transmission lines.

However, the two spillways also prevented, according to Chandler, “What was already a catastrophe from becoming exponentially worse.” The auxiliary spillway “almost certainly” prevented the North Fork dam from failing. On Thursday, City of Asheville crews and third-party experts examined the dams for the third time, and while some repairs are needed, officials say they are safe.

Treatment at the North Fork reservoir is ongoing. As of Thursday, Oct. 24, the turbidity level was 25. Under normal conditions, the level is under 1.
Storm debris + leaf collection

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Molly

I am not a dancer in any way. But in this overwhelming, stressful time of crisis, it feels like we all need some kind of excuse to let loose. Enter: Victoria Price, Hendersonville resident and daughter of horror film legend Vincent Price. In partnership with the Flat Rock Playhouse, Price has organized the virtual Thriller Dance Challenge to support recovery efforts. You can purchase the playhouse’s instructional dance video online, and record + post your dance attempt to raise awareness. This Wednesday, Oct. 30, the playhouse will share its dance online and launch the HendoWEen online auction. All proceeds benefit the Mud & Flood Fund.
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