E-Newsletter

Town of Weaverville

Weaverville is Celebrating 150 Years

In 1873 Montraville Weaver, son of pioneer John Weaver and Elizabeth Biffle, stood in front of the VanDiver General Store on Main Street (now Blue Mountain Pizza) and announced that he was donating 1/2 mile in each direction from that point to be the limits of our Town. He also gave 5 acres of land for a school which became Weaver College. Bystanders suggested that since he was giving land for the town it should be named Weaverville. On the 16th Day of March 1875 the town was officially incorporated. Dr. James Americus Reagan was the first Mayor of the Town and President of the College.

• In February 2025 Mayor Fitzsimmons issued a Proclamation recognizing Weaverville’s Sesquicentennial Year
• In March the Dry Ridge Historical Museum hosted a lecture on 150 Years of Weaverville History
• Banners will soon be going up on Main Street to celebrate 150 Years
• Town history will be recognized at Music on Main and other events
• 150 Years will be celebrated at the traditional July 4th Fireworks
• Guided walking tours of Historic Main Street will be on July 4 at 3:00 and 4:30p.m.

         (tour will begin at the Clock)

• Lake Louise Water Wheel dedication in Sept.

Please join the Dry Ridge Museum for featured special displays and programs throughout the Summer and Fall leading up to the dedication of the restored 1790 Biffle Mill Water Wheel at Lake Louise in September! 

WaterSense = Water Savings $$

• WaterSense labels products that are 20% more water-efficient and perform as well as or better than standard models.
• The average family can save 13,000 gallons of water and $130 in water costs per year by replacing all old, inefficient toilets in their home with WaterSense labeled models.
• Replace old, inefficient bathroom faucets and aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family $250 in water and electricity costs over the faucets' lifetime.
• Replace showerheads with WaterSense labeled models can reduce the average family's water and electricity costs by $70 and can save the average family more than 2,700 gallons of water per year, equal to the amount of water needed to wash 88 loads of laundry.

https://www.epa.gov/watersense

The Weaverville Water System supplies drinking water to all developed areas within the corporate limits of the Town of Weaverville with over 66 miles of pipe. In addition, the system serves approximately 2,800 customers in areas of Buncombe County adjacent to the town Limits, in the Reems Creek Valley and in areas along US Highway 19/23 North toward Madison Co. For the Weaverville Water Quality Report, please go to:

2025-CCR-Water-Quality-Report-ADA.pdf

Reminder: the Town implemented late fees on all past due water bills. Bills are due by the 20th of the month. If the payment isn’t received by the due date each month (the 20th) then the account is subject to a late fee of $10.

A Message From Weaverville's Police Department:

Lake Louise Park Rules - Reminder from the Weaverville Police Department

• No SWIMMING
• No BOATING
• No BATHING

New Candidate Filing Information

Town of Weaverville Local Municipal Elections:

November 2025 Contests on the Ballot:

Mayor (nonpartisan): 4-year term, $20 filing fee.

Town Council, 3 seats (nonpartisan): 4-year term, $20 filing fee.

Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of the election. Primary residency must reside within the Town of Weaverville municipal corporate limits.

Candidate Filing Info:

Location: Buncombe County Election Services.

Filing Begins: Monday, July 7, 2025, 8:00am.

Deadline to Withdraw Notice of Candidacy: Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Filing Ends: Friday, July 18, 2025, noon.

Identification: Bring a valid NC driver license or valid photo ID.

Payment: Cash, Check, or Money Order (made to Buncombe County Election Services).

Upcoming Candidate Committee Information Sessions, 5:30pm-6:30pm, at Buncombe County Election Services on:

•       June 26.

•       Contact Information:

     nathaniel.speier@buncombecounty.org, Candidate Coordinator.

     karen.rae@buncombecounty.org, Elections Coordinator (Recruitment). For more information:

https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/election/2025-filing-fees.pdf

2025 Saturday Summer Concert Series starts June 7th!

1st performance is set for Sat., June 7th at 6:00 p.m. with 'Don Mikkelson Group'! The Town of Weaverville’s 2025 Saturday Summer Concert Series is here & live on the Main Street Nature Park Stage. Bring a chair and friends and family!

Cancellations or reschedule dates due to inclement weather will be announced on the Town Facebook, Instagram page, and website.

Garden Club of Weaverville June 10th Program

Date: Tuesday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Weaverville Community Center Albert Weaver Room (60 Lakeshore Drive) 

 Presenter: Luke Owen, N.C. Cooperative

Horticulture Agent 

Come join Luke Owen, commercial horticulture agent for the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Buncombe County Center, as he explores some of the important factors that can influence our decisions and help us find the right plant for the right place. 

Luke got his start in horticulture while growing up on his small family farm in Western North Carolina and selling plants at local farmers markets with his grandparents. Then he fed his passion by earning an associate degree in horticulture technology at Blue Ridge Community College and, later, undergraduate and master’s degrees in the horticultural science department at North Carolina State University. Luke has a diverse work experience in the industry, including ornamental breeding, hemp production, and greenhouse and arboriculture experience. In his current role with the extension office, he manages a wide variety of educational programming and interacts with local growers and green industry professionals.

Dry Ridge Museum presents Moonshine & Motorsports

Community Center hosts Storyteller Ray Christian on June 12th

Don't miss one of North Carolina's best and most famous Southern storytellers, Ray Christian, direct from Appalachian State University.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a Federal Holiday which marks the end of enslaved people in the United States. This year's celebration will be held on June 19th. To commemorate Juneteenth, numerous North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sites across the state will feature events and tours throughout June.

https://aahc.nc.gov/2025-community-calendar

WBA Presents 'Music on Main' Saturday, June 14th!

The 7th annual 'Music on Main' is happening on June 14!

Weaverville's Music on Main 

Saturday, June 14th 

4pm - 9pm 

The WBA loves our community volunteers and could use some helping hands for this year's Music on Main! Sign up HERE or with the QR code as Volunteers are still needed. This free community concert is possible every year because of the amazing volunteers and passionate citizens that love this sweet little town. Folks are needed throughout the day for a variety of tasks. This is a great way to meet some of the incredible people that live in Weaverville, and work with some of the familiar faces.

Organized and Sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association

ARTISTS- Please note:

Art in Autumn artist applications are open until June 15th, apply online HERE!

Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update & Info/Input Sessions

Citizens: Please join us for 'Information and Public Input Sessions' on Monday, June 16th at 4-5:30pm & at 6-7:30pm in the Community Room at Town Hall, 30 S. Main Street.

The CLUP or Comprehensive Land Use Plan is used to guide all future development decisions made by the Town Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and Town staff. You can find the current adopted plan here: Comprehensive Land Use Plan – Updated January 2025. We hope to see you there!

Interested in a Career at the Town of Weaverville?

We currently have openings in the Public Works Department and the Fire Department.  We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefit package, and a great team environment!

For more information, job descriptions and to view the Employment Application for on-line submission, click here: Employment Opportunities

Meetings in June:

Weaverville Community Center Events & News

Weaverville's Annual 4th of July Celebration on Main Street

Get ready for the annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4th, 2025!



Featuring the musical performance by Breakfast for Dinner~ check them out at: https://www.breakfastfordinnermusic.com/ & music begins at 7:00pm, followed by fireworks. Come early to claim your spot and get food and beverages from Main Street establishments and other local vendors! More information will be posted to the Town website and Facebook page soon. If you are interested in activities, vendor info., etc. please contact: Mike DeSerio at: mdeserio@weavervillenc.org

Weaverville Town Hall

30 South Main Street,

P.O. Box 338,

Weaverville, NC 28787

Phone: (828) 645-7116