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Primary Election Day is today, March 3, and if you weren’t one of the 30,700+ Buncombe County residents to cast your ballot during early voting, here are a few things you need to know:
Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — if you’re in line, you will be able to vote.
Absentee ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m.
You must go to your assigned voting location and bring a photo ID.
The City of Asheville secured $6.9 million in state and FEMA funding for Helene recovery, with more than $5 million assigned to rebuild the tipped fusegate at the North Fork Water Treatment Plant. Additional funds will repair guardrails, bridges, and local parks.
Community
Asheville was selected for the national homelessness prevention program, Right at Home, bringing $5 million to support 1,000+ households over three years. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care will administer the program, offering rapid financial aid and case management to help residents stay housed. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Coming Soon
Earthling Coffee announced an April 6 opening date for its Patton Avenue location, in the former Granite Depot lot across from The Freeze. The new shop will become Earthling’s flagship store, with the Candler shop closing on March 15.
Civic
A Monday, March 9 meeting invites residents to weigh in on the county’s first Pedestrian Plan, shaping safer, more walkable connections to schools, jobs, and beyond in unincorporated areas (think: Arden, Candler, Leicester). Stop by, share your experience, and help map out the path ahead.
Outdoors
The county is also seeking community input as it reimagines Owen Park, which has remained closed after sustaining extensive damage from Tropical Storm Helene. At a March 30 drop-in meeting, residents are invited to share design ideas, recreation needs, and their vision for the park’s next chapter.
Festival
After 30 years at Lake Eden, the LEAF Global Arts Festival is moving to Mills River. The October festival will be held at Deerfields, a 940-acre property with two lakes, ample camping space, trails, and fields for outdoor stages and activities. See what else LEAF has in store before the fall fest.
Show
Grammy-winning NYC jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis will charm the crowd at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts tomorrow, March 4. Tickets start at $15.
Grammy-winning duo Larkin Poe brings their own soulful brand of Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Peace Concert Hall. Experience the Bloom Tour, supporting their Grammy-nominated album, live in person on Tuesday, March 24. Grab tickets to enjoy the multi-instrumentalist sisters’ musical magic.*
Biz
Feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions? Let Gratz Park Private Wealth be your co-pilot. From retirement planning to life’s big transitions, this independent wealth management practice combines thoughtful planning, disciplined investing, and personal guidance to help you navigate your future with clarity and confidence. Learn more.*
Voting is open for the European Tree of the Year award, the annual contest that honors the continent’s most lovable tree. The contestants span 12 countries and boast centuries of history within their sprawling branches. Speaking of history, we took a look at the story of WNC’s out-of-this-world moon trees.
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