The Town of Hot Springs Board of Aldermen met on July 13, 2026, and conducted routine board business before turning to the main item on the agenda: a public hearing on three projects the town is preparing to submit for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Hot Springs is still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Helene, and several new opportunities could help move that work forward. The
On May 21st, the Town of Hot Springs and Rebuild Hot Springs Area hosted the second community design session for the Andrews Ave Community Center and Old Jail. Four volunteer architects and designers presented conceptual plans for the property’s future.
The Hot Springs Gravel Gauntlet takes place Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th, bringing over 400 riders to our roads. Expect bicycle traffic on US 25/70 and River Road, with wave starts at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00 AM on Saturday. Slow down and watch for riders.
Hot Springs invites you to a community input session on the design of the Bill Whitten Community Center & historic Old Jail. Join us March 19 at 11 AM during the town’s Thursday recovery meeting.
We were honored to welcome a group of 35 students from Massachusetts Maritime Academy to our recent community meeting in Hot Springs.
An article focused on community responsibility—checking on elderly neighbors, supporting people with disabilities, coordinating informal networks, and ensuring no one is left isolated during a crisis.
Low-cost, actionable preparedness measures such as securing heavy furniture, knowing how to shut off utilities, creating defensible space, and maintaining emergency supplies year-round.
An overview of the primary hazards facing the region—flooding, severe storms, winter weather, wildfires, or earthquakes—explaining likelihood, impact, and why preparedness must be locally informed rather than generic.
