Asheville Faces Gun Violence While Hurricane Recovery Pushes Forward

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, March 12th. Folks, were kicking off with some heavy news thats gripping our community: a rash of gun violence thats left us all shaken. Over the weekend, three shootings claimed two lives and injured nine, and Monday night brought more gunfire at Pisgah View Apartments in West Asheville, with bullets hitting two cars and 24 shell casings littering the scene, though thankfully no one hurt this time. Among the victims was 20-year-old Wyatt Adair, a beloved PIE.ZAA pizzeria worker known for his quick wit and caring heart, shot fatally on Patton Avenue. His coworkers are heartbroken, closing shop to grieve, and police are urging tips to stop retaliation and catch those responsiblecall 828-252-1110 or text TIP2APD to 847411. Mayor Esther Manheimer and Interim Chief Jackie Stepp are calling on us to unite for peace, boosting patrols and partnering with feds to make our streets safe again, because every incident hits real families and neighborhoods hard. Shifting to brighter rebuilding efforts, HUD Secretary Scott Turner was back in town yesterday, touring the River Arts District with Mayor Manheimer and Congressman Chuck Edwards. Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene wrecked havoc, hes checking on the $225 million in funds$125 million for infrastructure like Foundry Street rebuilds, $52 million for economic recoveryand hearing pleas for more, as billions are still needed. Hes addressing slow home repair complaints and stressing smart use of every dollar to get folks housed and businesses thriving, a real boost for artists and vendors hustling to bounce back. Tonight, shake off the chill with Gary Numan and Tremours rocking The Orange Peel at 8pmdoors at 7, ages 18 plusperfect for synth fans craving that electric vibe. Chamber folks are networking early at Mega Networking from 5:30am, Black Business Alliance Learning Series hits 2pm, and Weavervilles Blue Mountain Pizza hosts Spaghetti Night starting 5pm. Code Purple is active countywide for cold weather shelter, so check buncombenc.gov if you or someone needs warmth. And justice rolled in with four convictions for last years assault on Jewish attendees at West Asheville Libraryproving our legal system stands firm against hate. Spring severe weather looms as March ramps up, so stay alert. 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.