Asheville Builds: Infrastructure, Democracy, and Dreams Shape Our Mountain Week

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, March 23rd. Kick off your week with some exciting local buzz thats shaping our mountain community today. Right now, city crews are hitting the streets for a major stormwater assessment, starting in the Town Branch watershed from Beaucatcher Mountain down to the French Broad near Lyman Street. This 900 thousand dollar project, funded by utility fees and federal grants, means small teams in high viz vests will be inspecting drains, snapping photos, and taking GPS readings through June, helping us spot flooding risks, prioritize fixes, and stabilize erosion before the next big rain. Keep an eye out for them, and maybe skip parking over those manholes to keep things moving smoothly, with just minor lane tweaks but no full closures. Politics heated up with Buncombe Countys primary results now certified after a thorough canvass of over 54 thousand votes. Asheville attorney Ben Scales edged out James Mills 51 to 49 percent to become our new District Court judge, running unopposed come November. On the city council front, newcomer Ball and incumbent Ullman topped the pack from 20 contenders, setting up a runoff for those three seats. Statewide, Mike Whatley and Roy Cooper clinched their primaries for that open U.S. Senate spot, promising a fierce fall showdown that could ripple right back here. Adventure seekers, catch this: Yesterday, a spirited group of women launched the Great Mother March, a 500 mile walk from our River Arts District to D.C., inspired by last years peace pilgrimage. Theyre spreading feminine energy, hope, and love, one step at a time, aiming to arrive by late April picture that positive vibe carrying our community spirit across the miles. For fun today, lace up for the newly opened Fairview Community Forest, with three miles of fresh trails ready for hikes that connect you straight to nature. Sports fans, UNC Asheville baseball fought hard but fell 11 to 6 in their series finale at Villanova yesterday; catch the Bulldogs rebound Tuesday at home against Western Carolina. And dont miss Luminere, the glowing new outdoor night show debuting soon at Biltmore Estate, perfect for an enchanting evening under the stars. Plus, Southern Living just ranked us number three on their 2026 Souths Best Cities list, affirming why folks keep flocking to our Paris of the South charm. Stay engaged, Asheville these stories show our resilient heart tackling infrastructure, democracy, and dreams head on. This has been Asheville Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.