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Answer Man: When will railroad tracks get repaired here? Why so many water alerts? What type of clay is causing the turbidity problem? Could the city directly pipe the clear streams nearby?​


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Answer Man: When will railroad tracks get repaired here? Why so many water alerts? What type of clay is causing the turbidity problem? Could the city directly pipe the clear streams nearby? • Asheville Watchdog

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: Will Norfolk & Southern repair their tracks? It’s such a sleepy industry, they may not be able to get a return on the investment. Rails to trails? My answer: When it comes to repairs, I feel like Norfolk Southern...
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Hey all- I know many on the board have donated time, money and goods to the relief effort but I’d like to pass on one more opportunity that might be of interest.

Helene totally destroyed the youth baseball complex at Veterans Park in Black Mountain and an effort is underway to raise money to rebuild. My niece and nephews play there as do hundreds of other kids from around the valley. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and go a long way in helping the community get back to normal.

www.gofundme.com

Donate to Help Us Rebuild the Swannanoa Valley’s Youth Ballparks, organized by Tyler Atkins

Hurricane Helene took away more than just four fields – it disrupt… Tyler Atkins needs your support for Help Us Rebuild the Swannanoa Valley’s Youth Ballparks
www.gofundme.com www.gofundme.com
 
nrsair said:
Hey all- I know many on the board have donated time, money and goods to the relief effort but I’d like to pass on one more opportunity that might be of interest.

Helene totally destroyed the youth baseball complex at Veterans Park in Black Mountain and an effort is underway to raise money to rebuild. My niece and nephews play there as do hundreds of other kids from around the valley. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and go a long way in helping the community get back to normal.

www.gofundme.com

Donate to Help Us Rebuild the Swannanoa Valley’s Youth Ballparks, organized by Tyler Atkins

Hurricane Helene took away more than just four fields – it disrupt… Tyler Atkins needs your support for Help Us Rebuild the Swannanoa Valley’s Youth Ballparks
www.gofundme.com www.gofundme.com
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Done. Good luck!
 
Pretty great work by DOT if this happens.

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I-40 access to Tennessee-NC border to reopen by New Year's Day

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that one lane of traffic will be open in each direction on I-40 near Pigeon River Gorge by New Year's Day.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that Interstate 40 near Pigeon River Gorge will reopen with one lane in each direction by New Year's Day.

This will allow access to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line.
 
Dear students, faculty, and staff,

I am thrilled to announce that UNC Asheville’s water is safe to drink! And due to increased capacity, drinkable water will be available in all buildings on the main campus.

This monumental step in the University’s recovery efforts would not be possible without the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous campus staff who have devoted their time and energy for over a month to make this possible. We have also consulted with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the water is safe to drink. I will always be grateful for everyone’s efforts, and we applaud them for making it possible to bring students back to campus and provide them with an engaging on-campus experience.

As a reminder, the amount of water the treatment facility can produce each day is limited, so we all must conserve water where possible. Some ways to contribute to this community conservation effort are:
  • Taking shorter showers
  • Turning off the water when brushing their teeth or shaving
  • Laundering fewer and larger loads of laundry
If we do approach the treatment facility’s capacity limit, we will communicate conservation instructions to campus via Bulldog Alert.

In addition, bottled water will continue to be available in Brown Hall. Employees returning to campus are encouraged to bring their own water for consumption if they are able.
Please note that buildings that are peripheral to the main part of campus are unfortunately not able to receive the treated water, and anyone in the following buildings should continue to follow the City of Asheville’s boil water notice:
  • 118 W.T. Weaver
  • STEAM Studio
If you have any questions or concerns about water usage on campus, please email helene@unca.edu.

Thank you so much for your patience and perseverance during this challenging time. With every day that passes, we get closer and closer to a more typical campus experience. Sometimes progress is slow, perhaps slower than we want it to be, but we are Bulldog Strong, a quality that will continue to propel us forward.

With gratitude,


Kimberly van Noort, Ph.D.
Chancellor
 
donbosco said:
Dear students, faculty, and staff,

I am thrilled to announce that UNC Asheville’s water is safe to drink! And due to increased capacity, drinkable water will be available in all buildings on the main campus.

This monumental step in the University’s recovery efforts would not be possible without the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous campus staff who have devoted their time and energy for over a month to make this possible. We have also consulted with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the water is safe to drink. I will always be grateful for everyone’s efforts, and we applaud them for making it possible to bring students back to campus and provide them with an engaging on-campus experience.

As a reminder, the amount of water the treatment facility can produce each day is limited, so we all must conserve water where possible. Some ways to contribute to this community conservation effort are:
  • Taking shorter showers
  • Turning off the water when brushing their teeth or shaving
  • Laundering fewer and larger loads of laundry
If we do approach the treatment facility’s capacity limit, we will communicate conservation instructions to campus via Bulldog Alert.

In addition, bottled water will continue to be available in Brown Hall. Employees returning to campus are encouraged to bring their own water for consumption if they are able.
Please note that buildings that are peripheral to the main part of campus are unfortunately not able to receive the treated water, and anyone in the following buildings should continue to follow the City of Asheville’s boil water notice:
  • 118 W.T. Weaver
  • STEAM Studio
If you have any questions or concerns about water usage on campus, please email helene@unca.edu.

Thank you so much for your patience and perseverance during this challenging time. With every day that passes, we get closer and closer to a more typical campus experience. Sometimes progress is slow, perhaps slower than we want it to be, but we are Bulldog Strong, a quality that will continue to propel us forward.

With gratitude,


Kimberly van Noort, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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I've never understood the people that run the water while they brush their teeth. I had a roommate in college that used to blast the water while he brushed.
 
lawtig02 said:
Pretty great work by DOT if this happens.

www.wral.com

I-40 access to Tennessee-NC border to reopen by New Year's Day

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that one lane of traffic will be open in each direction on I-40 near Pigeon River Gorge by New Year's Day.
www.wral.com www.wral.com

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that Interstate 40 near Pigeon River Gorge will reopen with one lane in each direction by New Year's Day.

This will allow access to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line.
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That's huge

Also will be a scary as hell 9 miles
 
This is complete BS by the NC Pubs. Don't like the results of the election, then just try to pass bills to change everything before the Dems get into office. And using the biggest disaster the state has ever had to make it happen. Bunch of fascist assholes.

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NC House votes to strip power from incoming Democratic governor, AG as part of Helene aid bill

The state's incoming Democratic governor and attorney general Jeff Jackson would lose key powers if the Republican-backed proposal becomes law.
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circlesky88 said:
I've never understood the people that run the water while they brush their teeth. I had a roommate in college that used to blast the water while he brushed.
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When I was in kindergarten and first grade, our classroom had a row of sinks in the back. Kids had to go and brush their teeth there after lunch and then chew the purple/red tablet that revealed how much plaque was missed and then finish brushing. And one of the rules was you must turn water off while brushing and you should do so at home. So I hassled my parents into doing just that. Because liberal indoctrination by my school to improve my dental health and instill a reflex to conserve resources.
 
nycfan said:
When I was in kindergarten and first grade, our classroom had a row of sinks in the back. Kids had to go and brush their teeth there after lunch and then chew the purple/red tablet that revealed how much plaque was missed and then finish brushing. And one of the rules was you must turn water off while brushing and you should do so at home. So I hassled my parents into doing just that. Because liberal indoctrination by my school to improve my dental health and instill a reflex to conserve resources.
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Damn I had forgotten those tablets
 
Was heading into town today around noon and state troopers had all of the roads entering the Old Charlotte Highway (74) blocked off. I was on the phone with my wife and told her only a trump would demand such an entourage.

I was almost right...twas a trump stump.

 
Heard on WUNC tonight……FEMA extended the date to pay for motels, etc. for displaced/unhoused residents into January…..

Guess FEMA isn’t only spending money on undocumented immigrants.
 
Spent sometime in the mountains this weekend. So many in need. If you’ve got some construction experience and a little time hook up with Baptists on Mission, Samaritans Purse or any group that is on the ground helping out. They need it so bad up there and I was really only witness to the devastation in a very small town.
 
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