NC Mountains Summary

This week's news in the NC Mountains features a holiday piano concert at the Unitarian Church set for Saturday. The performance will include a blend of Appalachian carols, sea island spirituals, vintage New England holiday standards, and Hanukkah tunes, offering a festive experience for attendees.

In local developments, the proposed Costco location in Enka has faced opposition from the Economic Development Coalition, which argues that the rezoning of Enka Commerce Park for Costco is not in Asheville's long-term interests, as stated by Clark Duncan, the EDC's executive director.

Meanwhile, the Asheville City Council held its final meeting of 2025 on December 9, approving several resolutions without public hearings or presentations, and also discussed the agenda from their December 5 meeting.