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Updated SPCC Contact List

by spccadmin
May 23rd, 2008

Swannanoa Pride Community Coalition Contact List


SPCC Chair


Carol Groben (686-4417; treehouse68@charter.net)


SPCC Task Forces:


Revitalization and Commercial Development

Carol Groben (686-4417 or treehouse68@charter.net)


Land Use and Residential Development

Contact: Rebecca Williams (686-3922; serpentchild@earthlink.net)


River, Parks and Greenways

Contact: Paul Muller (686-8763; paul.muller@ncmail.net)


Cleanup

Contact: Maureen Dillow (686-8166; mdillow2@bellsouth.net) or AD Anderson (686-3411; greybeardtraveller@gmail.com)


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Categories SPCC
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Fresh Produce Abounds at Local Tailgate Markets

by FANS Admin
August 16th, 2016

fruitsandvegiesIt’s peak time for harvesting many of your favorite summer vegetables, which makes it a great time to visit local farmer’s markets. Swannanoa is lucky to be home to Warren Wilson College, which holds a weekly farmer’s market on Friday afternoons, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., outside Gladfelter Hall.

The student-run market, which is now in its 30th year, continues through mid-December. It’s run by students, and features fresh vegetables grown on the college’s five-acre farm. In addition to vegetables, the market offers meats, herbs, honey, eggs, fruits and berries, soaps, and other products produced by the student work crews.

The Swannanoa Valley is home to a second tailgate market, held each Saturday through November 19, from 9 a.m. – noon. The Black Mountain Tailgate Market is held at 130 Montreat Road, behind the First Baptist Church.

Categories Events, Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa River Cleanup is Huge Success

by FANS Admin
August 16th, 2016

Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) sends a big shout out to the 45 volunteers (our largest group ever!) who turned out on Saturday, July 9, for a Swannanoa River cleanup. The event was co-sponsored by FANS and Asheville GreenWorks. The volunteers waded through more than 4 miles of river, loading canoes with hundreds of pounds of trash. Thanks to their efforts, our river is cleaner and more beautiful than ever. Thank you!

Stay tuned for information about next year’s cleanup. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Swannanoa River Cleanup

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Categories Clean Ups

More Affordable Housing Coming to Swannanoa

by FANS Admin
August 16th, 2016

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) has acquired property in Swannanoa for future construction of an affordable housing apartment complex. The property is located on U.S. Highway 70, west of Riverwood Road, and includes the house that was the former location of Moments Cafe.

Current plans for the development — to be known as East Haven Apartments — call for construction of 95 one-to-three bedroom units. Rents for those who meet the income requirements will be significantly below market rates. It may be a couple of years before financing can be secured and construction can begin.

MHO already has an affordable housing presence in Swannanoa. Under the auspices of the federal Self-Help Home Ownership Program, six families have participated in construction of their own homes on property in Beacon Village, adjacent to the Habitat for Humanity community. An additional six homes will be built before the MHO-sponsored project is complete.

For more info about MHO, visit www.mtnhousing.org.

Categories Other Swannanoa News

Sheriff’s Office Holds Swannanoa Community Meeting

by FANS Admin
August 16th, 2016

COPS meeting in Swannanoa, NCSwannanoa residents had an opportunity to meet with Sheriff Van Duncan and members of the Sheriff’s COPS (Community Oriented Problem Solving) team at a community meeting on August 11. In the photo above, Sheriff Van Duncan (in the background) looks on as Officer Reggie Ray talks with meeting attendees about law enforcement issues in the Swannanoa community.

The COPS team worked in Swannanoa for a month, identifying areas of public concern and meeting with local residents, businesses and organizations to address safety issues and criminal activities in the area. Residents were encouraged to not hesitate, but to call the Sheriff’s office immediately, if they see suspicious activity or have concerns relating to law enforcement.

Categories Buncombe County News, Other Swannanoa News
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