September 27, 2025, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area, including our cherished, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you to celebrate Weaverville's remarkable resilience and rebirth made possible since then by all the tireless efforts of our town emergency and public works staff, merchants and neighbors helping neighbors. Please save that date on your calendars for the first annual Weaverville Strong Event from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Lake Louise Park.

Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons, Buncombe County Commissioner Amanda Edwards (scheduled to appear) and our own Dry Ridge Historian Judy Craggs will present brief remarks, followed by an advance look at the framework of the new Reems Creek mill wheel, currently pending completion 150 years after its original installation by the Robinson Family. Delicious pizza from Blue Mountain and pastries from Well Bred, while they last!