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Swannanoa Sidewalks and Recovery Push | Asheville News
Buncombe County is racing against the August 4 deadline to secure nearly $19 million in federal disaster recovery funds—aimed at finally building safe sidewalks in Swannanoa and cleaning up commercial zones still reeling from Tropical Storm Helene. Ten million dollars would connect walking paths along U.S. 77, while nearly nine million tackles debris removal and damaged structures, helping locals regain mobility and businesses rebuild. Residents say the lingering devastation has taken a psychological toll, and this investment could restore hope and safety, proving Swannanoa’s resilience—and…
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