Land of Sky Regional Council

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Want to get involved in your community? Join the Board of Adjustment!

The Town of Mills River is currently accepting applications for an opening on the Board of Adjustment.

The Board of Adjustment serves in a quasi-judicial capacity, hearing appeals and requests such as variances and certain special use permits while applying the Town's zoning ordinance. Board members play an important role in ensuring the fair and consistent application of the Town's land use regulations.

If you're interested in serving your community and helping shape decisions that impact Mills River, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about the Board of Adjustment and submit an application, visit:
https://www.millsriver.gov/204/Committee-Vacancies

08/12/2026

Hope to see older adults, caregivers, and aging providers from across Western North Carolina at the upcoming Listening Session on September 30 in Morganton!

It’s vital that our region has a strong voice. Please come share your concerns, ideas, and experiences to help shape how we better serve older adults and caregivers—both today and in the years to come.

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Our region matters. 💙

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

🚧Long-Term Road Closure and Detour Route🚧
Beginning Tuesday, August 11, 2026, there will be a long-term road closure for an upcoming bridge project on 9th Street in Black Mountain. The road will be closed at the location below, with a detour in place while the existing bridge is being replaced.
The duration of the road closure is approximately 12 months.
https://tinyurl.com/y5zhzw4v

Follow the dots on the map to find the best route to travel:

08/12/2026

🚆 REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: WNC PASSENGER RAIL

Could passenger trains return to Asheville?

The proposed Western North Carolina Passenger Rail project would upgrade the existing rail corridor between Asheville and Salisbury to support future intercity passenger rail service.

From Salisbury, passengers could connect to North Carolina’s growing passenger rail network, with connections toward Charlotte, the Triad, the Triangle, and destinations throughout the East Coast.

Passenger rail could:
🚆 Give Western North Carolina another way to travel
🏔️ Better connect our mountain communities to the rest of the state
📈 Support tourism and local businesses
🛣️ Provide an alternative to driving on I-40

What’s the status?
The project is still in the planning and development process. It is not yet ready for construction or passenger service, but it has been identified as a regional transportation priority by the French Broad River MPO.

As part of North Carolina’s current transportation prioritization process, the MPO is proposing to award the project the maximum number of Regional Impact Local Input Points available to our region in order to enhance the project's chances of being awarded funding.

💬 Want to weigh in? Submit your comments through August 19:

[email protected]

08/12/2026

The Woodfin YMCA mobile food market will be August 20th from 2-3 pm. For more information, please call 828-775-7081.

08/12/2026

The next Meet the Mayor session will be held on Tuesday, August 18, in City Council Chambers (95 W Main Street) from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Come on out and chat about our town!