The nonprofit hospital system bought the site for nearly $20 million, according to property records.

The budget’s passage comes days after Gov. Josh Stein signed a law that puts new limits on how the money can be used.

The nonprofit hospital system is one of several competitors vying for state approval to expand in western North Carolina.

The measure was introduced after the state Supreme Court gave a coastal county the green light to spend occupancy tax revenue on law enforcement and other public safety services.

The city continues to make repairs to aquatic facilities that have exceeded their expected lifespan or were damaged by Hurricane Helene.

The funding, known as the Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) grant program, will support 16 projects across western North Carolina.

The Asheville Recovers Together grant program will accept applications from June 15 to July 14.

Buncombe County is planning to purchase the former JCPenney site at the Asheville Mall for $5 million, turning it into the county’s first standalone emergency operation center. County officials outline the importance of the new center after Hurricane Helene.

A new facility for BorgWarner promises almost 400 well-paying jobs.

The proposal would increase bus frequency along more popular routes while cutting service to several locations including Tanger Outlets and the Social Security Administration office.