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Smart Housing: Solution to Local Housing Crises

TL/DR - Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer expressed the importance of growth and development for the city's vitality, despite concerns over aesthetics of the mountain region. Community leaders and organizations are increasingly recognizing the interconnected nature of issues like housing, public safety, mental and physical health, and the economy.…

Exciting Debut of Cary’s First Laotian Restaurant

TL/DR - Former Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana chef Lon Bounsanga has announced plans to open a new Laotian street food restaurant, named SAAP, in Cary's new downtown park in November. The restaurant is set to feature a dining room with 70 seats, a 10-stool bar, and a 20-person patio, with the menu consisting of items like grilled skewers of tiger…

Raleigh Winter Forecast: Farmers Almanac vs. Weather Service

TL/DR - The Farmers' Almanac has predicted cold spells for November and December in Raleigh and the eastern half of North Carolina based on its secret forecasting formula. Meanwhile, meteorologist Nick Luchetti from the National Weather Service's Raleigh office notes that a developing El Nino is likely to make the weather colder and wetter than…

Oct. 14 Asheville Eclipse Forecast: Prepare for WNC Weather

TL/DR - An annular solar eclipse is set to be visible, weather permitting, for most of America on October 14, though Asheville will only see about half the eclipse and will not see the "ring of fire" characteristic of such events. The light levels during the eclipse in Asheville are expected to be similar to those on Mars. Despite being…