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Resident says state did not order closure of Black Mountain Brewing’s upper deck; council says it will consider action
Black Mountain Town Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary
A business owner and resident told the council the town administration, not state officials, ordered the closure of Black Mountain Brewing’s upper deck and asked the council to reopen the space while a compliant solution is found; the council said it will consider the request.
John Richardson, a local resident, told the council that the decision to close the upper deck at Black Mountain Brewing was made by the town administration and not required by state authorities. "The state of North Carolina did not mandate the closure of the upper deck of Black Mountain Brewing,"…
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