Motorists should expect nighttime and weekend delays on I-40 between Swannanoa and Black Mountain through October. Crews are working on six bridges as part of a two-year project to rehabilitate a 12-mile section of interstate.

WLOS reports that the one-lane closures may take place eastbound starting at 7 p.m. on Fridays until 3 p.m. on Mondays, and westbound starting at 9 a.m. on Fridays until 6 a.m. on Mondays. Nightly lane closures may run from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Department of Transportation officials remind motorists to merge early, slow down in work zones and obey all posted signs.

The Buncombe County schools summer meals program resumed on June 4, with a curbside pickup format to accommodate conronavirus concerns. The meals are provided at no cost, and are available to any child under 18 – no strings attached and no questions asked!

Free meals are available at the following locations in the Owen district:

• Black Mountain Primary, 301 E. State Street; Mon. – Fri., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Ridgeview Mobile Home Park, 49 Alan Campos Circle (Swannanoa); Mon. – Fri., 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
• WD Williams Elementary, 131 Bee Tree Road; Mon. – Fri., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Pickups on Monday through Thursday will include lunch for that day, and breakfast for the following day. The Friday meal pickup will include three lunches and three breakfasts to enjoy over the weekend.