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Top Story: Boil Water Notice Lifted
Town of Black Mountain, NC
(updated Nov. 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.) The Town of Black Mountain is officially lifting the Boil Water Notice first issued in the wake of Hurricane Helene. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Fire danger extremely high * Boil Water Notice Lifted * FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams on site at Ingles for Q&A * Volunteers needed * Comfort Care & Walk-in Clinics open * Take the BMT Volunteer Corps needs assessment survey * Debris removal process explained * Trash and Recycling resumed * Buncombe County process for reopening restaurants * What Town parks & facilities are open? * Visitor resource site launched: discoverblackmountain.org * Grants and loans for small businesses at ncstrongtogether.org * Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free disaster legal assistance * Cold weather safety
Press Releases and Town Updates
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UNCG MARKETING STUDENTS PARTNER WITH BLACK MOUNTAIN, SUPPORTED BY GRANT FROM U.S. ECONOMIC DEPT. ADMINISTRATION STATE TOURISM GRANT
(November 22, 2024) Issued by UNCG and the Town of Black Mountain
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BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED FOR ALL BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER CUSTOMERS
(November 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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WATER BILL PAYMENT DEFERMENT EXPLAINED
(November 13, 2024) Issued by Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY REOPENS HOMEOWNER GRANT PROGRAM
(November 11, 2024) Homeowner Grant Program applications accepted Nov. 11-15
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FREE DISASTER LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS
(November 7, 2024) Issued by FEMA
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MOUNTAIN BIZ WORKS LAUNCHES SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY HUB: GRANTS, LOANS, RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND MORE
(November 7, 2024) Issued by Mountain Biz Works
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TOWN UPDATE: LIST OF TOWN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PARKS, AND SYSTEMS STILL IMPACTED BY HELENE, BOIL WATER NOTICE CONTINUES
(November 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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TOWN UPDATES: DEBRIS PICK-UP, FIRE DANGER HIGH, FEMA DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
(November 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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DEBRIS REMOVAL BEGINS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN. HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU NEED TO KNOW.
(November 1, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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HOW FEMA CAN HELP IF YOU CAN'T LIVE IN YOUR HOME DUE TO HELENE
(November 1, 2024) Issued by FEMA
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TOWN UPDATES: NEIGHBORCARE FREE WALK-IN CLINIC, EARLY VOTING, LEAVES PICK-UP, AND HALLOWEEN EVENT
(October 29, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 29 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
(October 26, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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COMFORT CARE STATION OPENS AT OWEN POOL IN SWANNANOA
(October 23, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS APPROVES CHANGES TO SOME ELECTION DAY (NOV. 5) POLLING LOCATIONS, INCLUDING BLACK MOUNTAIN
(October 22, 2024) Issued by Buncombe County Board of Elections
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SITUATION REPORT, CURFEW LIFTED, RESIDENTIAL TRASH/RECYLCING SERVICE RESUMED (WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS), BOIL WATER NOTICE STILL IN EFFECT
(October 22, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, WHAT A BOIL WATER NOTICE MEANS, BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES REOPEN DATE
(October 18, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ISSUES BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER CUSTOMERS, EFFECTIVE 10/17/24 6:00 pm
(October 17, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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SITUATION REPORT, COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY AT 6PM
Community meeting also available via Facebook live stream or archive
(October 17, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 6PM ON 10/17, BURN BAN NOTICE
(October 16, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, NC BUILDING INSPECTORS IN TOWN WEEK OF 10/14
(October 15, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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APPLY FOR HELP TO BUY FOOD FROM D-SNAP BEGINNING OCT 18
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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HURRICANE HELENE & MILTON SURVIVORS CAN APPLY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IN SEVERAL WAYS, SURVIVORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE DUE TO HIGH CALL VOLUME
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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SITUATION REPORT, WIND ADVISORY, BURN BAN IN EFFECT WITHIN TOWN LIMITS
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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MAP OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD AND BRIDGE DAMAGE, AS OF 10-13-24
(October 13, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT, NC BUILDING INSPECTORS IN TOWN WEEK OF 10/14, INFO FOR RESTAURANT OWNERS
(October 13, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, PLAN FOR COLD WEATHER SAFETY, WATER UPDATE
(October 12, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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ALERT: WATER LINE TESTING, WATER UNSAFE TO DRINK EVEN WHEN BOILED
(October 11, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments
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SITUATION REPORT, NEW TOWN RESOURCE & RECOVERY WEBSITE LAUNCHED, WATER PIPES/SAFETY UPDATE
(October 11, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, WATER SAFETY, AND SIGN UP FOR CodeRED TO RECEIVE WATER UPDATES
(October 10, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, VOTING INFORMATION, AND URGENT TOWN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM UPDATE
(October 9, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, BOIL WATER ADVISORY, AND HOW TO AVOID MISINFORMATION
(October 8, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, SCAMMER ALERT, TRASH & SANITATION PROCEDURES
(October 7, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 6, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 5, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 4, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 3, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 3, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 2, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 1, 2024)
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DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
(September 30, 2024)
Media Contact
Wesley Barker, NCCMC (he/him)
Town Clerk, Assistant to the Town Manager, and PIO
wesley.barker@tobm.org
828.419.9310
Black Mountain in the News
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For a Good Cause: Conservation Corps of Long Beach sends volunteers to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Press Telegram, November 21, 2024
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Crews repair damage from Tropical Storm Helene at Veterans Park in Black Mountain
Citizen Times, November 16, 2024
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Black Mountain accepts $750,000 in donations for Veterans Park
Black Mountain News, November 14, 2024
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Helene's winds topped 100 mph in the NC mountains. Here are the official readings.
The News & Observer, November 14, 2024
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Community and Resilience After Hurricane Helene
All Hands & Hearts, November 12, 2024
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Black Mountain Police Department's YouTube video tells story of Helene
MSN, November 8, 2024
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Downtown Black Mountain sees business revival and ongoing recovery efforts after Helene
WLOS/MSN, November 8, 2024
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Business in NC reopens after Helene in Black Mountain
Fox Carolina, November 2, 2024
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In the face of tragedy, the arts can help us reconnect, reimagine, rebuild
Black Mountain News, November 1, 2024
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More Than a Month Later, Communities Struggle to Rebuild After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Time, October 31, 2024
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Black Mountain Town Council hires firm for disaster management after Tropical Storm Helene
Black Mountain News, October 31, 2024
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A ‘taste of Louisiana’ for survivors of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
The Current, October 30, 2024
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How Communities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Are Celebrating Halloween
TIME, October 29, 2024
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Black Mountain community hosting event after suffering devastating impacts from Helene
FOX Carolina, October 29, 2024
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What Helene Took
Washington Post, October 27, 2024
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‘Give them their voice in this election.’ Early voters in mountains brave long lines after Helene
Carolina Public Press, October 21, 2024
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Woman finds new calling in helping others after Helene
Spectrum News 1, October 21, 2024
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In Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene
New York Times, October 18, 2024
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Black Mountain now under boil water notice after 'relentless' effort, sanitation services resume
Black Mountain News, October 18, 2024
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper increases unemployment to $600 due to Helene. What to know and how to apply
Black Mountain News, October 17, 2024
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'We're here trying to help.' Swannanoa community continues to support itself after Helene
Black Mountain News, October 14, 2024
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Black Mountain updates: Don’t drink the water
828 News Now, October 12, 2024
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Surviving Helene: Keri Boer shares her journey from North Carolina to Iowa, from isolation to safety, in the aftermath of a hurricane
The Messenger, October 12, 2024
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Black Mountain pharmacists navigate recovery after Helene
WRAL News, October 12, 2024
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Black Mountain connects to Asheville water as Tropical Storm Helene conditions improve
Fayetteville Observer, October 11, 2024
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Live Updates: EPA talks climate change, local collaboration
Blue Ridge Public Radio, October 11, 2024
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Repair Crews will play Whack-A-Mole as first water flows from Asheville reservoir
The News Observer, October 11, 2024
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Recovering from Helene: Alum helps students devasted by North Carolina flooding
Illinois State University News, October 9, 2024
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Black Mountain police chief: We're working to 'recover every last person' after Helene
FOX News, October 9, 2024
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North Carolina lawmakers pass $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
Associated Press, October 9, 2024
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Black Mountain Presbyterian Church and volunteers bringing ‘beautiful spirit’ to feeding and supporting the community
Presbyterian Church News, October 8, 2024
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Raleigh police travel to Black Mountain area to help after Helene
WNCN, October 7, 2024
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Black Mountain community finds creative solutions to help neighbors
ABC11, October 6, 2024
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Opinion: Helene cast a pall over the Blue Ridge
The Washington Post, October 4, 2024
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Helene left me stranded in North Carolina. In the midst of tragedy, I found community.
Lexington Herald Leader, October 3, 2024
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Crews work to restore water supply in North Carolina
Washington Post, October 2, 2024
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With No Phones or Wi-Fi, North Carolina Revives the Town Meeting
New York Times, October 2, 2024
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Helene slams Old Fort, Black Mountain, Swannanoa
MSN, October 1, 2024
