Black Mountain NC News
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WNC prisons transfer prisoners, guards amid staffing crisis
WEBAug 26, 2021 · The Buncombe County Detention Center is also experiencing a staffing shortage. It has the capacity to hire 199 people, but 37 spots or 20% are open. No detainees at the jail are positive for COVID-19 as of Aug. 23. “In general, around 200 new correctional officers are hired and trained each month. In general, a …
Who's running in Black Mountain? Meet the candidates
WEBSep 30, 2022 · Meet the candidates. With the Nov. 8 election looming ever closer, seven Black Mountain residents are looking to hold office. Mike Sobol and incumbent Larry Harris are running for mayor while Alice Berry, Rick Earley, Weston Hall, Sonny Moore and incumbent Bill Christy are all vying for two Town Council seats.
Flooding causes evacuations; damages roads, bridges, greenway
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Flooding causes evacuations; damages roads, bridges, greenway. A flood warning was issued on Aug. 17 and a state of emergency was declared by the town of Black Mountain as rainwater ran across U.S. 70. The road was deemed impassable by local authorities around 8:30 p.m. Evacuations of flood prone areas took …
New Black Mountain officials on what's next for the town
WEBDec 9, 2022 · 1:35. After the election in November, Black Mountain will have a new mayor in Mike Sobol and a new council member in Alice Berry. Council member Bill Christy will return for a new term. Berry said she is looking forward to standing by her campaign promises in the work she will do as a new council member. “I’ll be looking to apply those ...
Black Mountain police chief talks property crimes increase, policing
WEBJan 21, 2022 · In the past year, Black Mountain listed just six violent crimes. While the town's violent crime rate has remained more or less constant over the past three years, property crime increased by 60%. Black Mountain saw a 184% increase in collisions in the past two years, from 74 to 209. "It's kind of the COVID effect," Parker said.
Black Mountain community searches for affordable housing
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Ezra Maille covers the town of Black Mountain, Montreat and the Swannanoa Valley. Reach him at 828-230-3324 or [email protected]. Please support local journalism with access to more breaking news by subscribing. Black Mountain community members and town staff are working to create affordable housing in the area as the cost of living ...
Police chief: Crime in Black Mountain trending down
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Crime in Black Mountain is trending down, according to Chief of Police Steve Parker. He said both property and violent crimes showed a decrease in 2022, with a 24% decrease in property crime and a 16% decrease in violent crimes from 2021. Property crimes involve burglary, larceny, shoplifting and arson. Last year, the …
New Black Mountain police chief meets with community members
WEBNov 12, 2021 · 0:03. 1:29. Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker met with community members Nov. 9 in Town Square, explaining his plans for the department as he becomes its new leader. "Number one goal, especially in law enforcement today, is building relationships and trust," Parker said. "What we do is protect and serve, and investing on the serve part ...
Black Mountain police chief talks active shooters, awards officers
WEBJun 14, 2022 · 0:05. 1:29. In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker addressed Town Council on June 13 with a safety update after honoring two officers with lifesaving awards. "It's good every once in a while to be able to praise some of the good things that happen on a daily basis in law enforcement," Parker said.