These stunning views will be protected. | Photo by Carolinas Nature Photographers Association
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation has received a $4.475 million Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant from the National Park Service to help turn Deaverview Mountain into one of the county’s largest public parks.
Supplemented by the $4.37 million NC Land and Water grant awarded to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) in October of 2023, the county can now purchase the land and complete the acquisition.
Where it all took root
The 343-acre property was listed for sale in March of 2023. A “conservation-minded buyer” purchased the land, agreeing to hold it for three years to let SAHC work out a permanent conservation solution. That same spring, Buncombe County commissioners passed a resolution to explore the creation of a public park on the summit.
Blazing new trails
Presently, with funds now secured, commissioners plan to formally accept the grant this month. The county will work with SAHC on due diligence, closing, and planning public access, thus completing the final steps in the acquisition process.
“Points in Space” | Tuesday, Sept. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center | Free | Explore the new exhibit of art that echoes Black Mountain College’s innovative and groundbreaking spirit of performance.
The Story of Asheville’s Water with Michael Holcombe | 6-7 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | The author and former City of Asheville Water Resources Director will discuss his new book, which chronicles the history of Asheville’s water system.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Women for Women Lunch & Learn: Effective Advocacy | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Community Foundation of WNC | Free, RSVP | Dr. Heather Heckel will teach you the skills to amplify your voice and make a difference in your community.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Books & Brews Trivia: The 2010s | 6-8 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge | Free | Grab up to five friends and test your knowledge of the thrillers, fantasy novels, and book club favorites that ruled the 2010s.
Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2-8 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $20+ | Artists from across the country convene for the annual festival — and it’s more than just tattoos, with circus performances and seminars throughout the day.
Karaoke Pity Party | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Fleetwood’s | $10 | Belt out your favorite emo, alt, and indie hits.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Clawtoberfest | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Celebrate Clawtoberfest at this free-entry event with German eats, Oktoberfest games, live music, a craft market, and lots of family fun.*
This former Zillow exec is targeting a $1.3 trillion market
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Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
Austin Allison sold his first company to Zillow for $120 million. Now he’s building another real estate innovator in Pacaso.
Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
After five years, construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway bridge over I-26 is nearly complete. After finishing up paving and stonemasonry on the new bridge, crews plan to take down the old bridge. Demolition is expected to begin in October and take four to six weeks. (WLOS)
Ranked
Forbes named Western Carolina University the No. 1 best place to work in NC. To create the list, more than 160,000 employees across the US evaluated their workplace based on factors including wage parity, work culture, and paths to professional advancement. Check out open roles at the Cullowhee college.
Watch
Chef Meherwan Irani of Chai Pani is back to work with Bon Appétit, hosting its Street Eats web series. Check out the latest episode, where Irani learns from Muttu Anna, who is regarded as one of Mumbai’s true dosa masters.
Try This
This Friday, Sept. 12, Asheville Poverty Initiative is inviting you to show off your smarts at Basket Case Trivia Night at The Whale in West Asheville. Prizes will be awarded to the team that fares best in five rounds of themed trivia. Proceeds benefit the Initiative, which operates 12 Baskets Cafe.
Cause
Nonprofit diaper bank Babies Need Bottoms is preparing to launch its “Newest Neighbor Diaper Drive” during Diaper Need Awareness Week, Monday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 21. The bank is asking for donations of preemie and newborn diapers, but if you want to go the extra mile, learn about hosting a diaper collection or volunteering.
Number
1,044,240. That’s how many cubic yards of storm debris were processed at Enka Commerce Park before operations were completed on Thursday, Sept. 4, restoring the site to its original conditions.
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
Eat
You know the scoop. Tell us your fave places to munch on tacos or your go-to spot to grab a matcha latté. Our AVLtoday’s Best competition kicks off with nominations on Sept. 15. Keep your eyes peeled for the chance to nominate your fave local biz.
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If you’re counting down the days until Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” arrives (there are 24 to be exact), Asheville Music Hall has just the celebration for you. Saturday, Oct. 4, a day after the album release, the venue is hosting “The Party of a Showgirl,” where you can dance the night away to the new tracks with fellow Swifties.
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