ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville will begin the final phase of storm debris removal at Riverside Cemetery on Monday, July 21, as part of ongoing restoration efforts at the historic site.
Work crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., during this phase of the project. To protect the integrity of gravesites and ensure public safety, the cemetery will limit public access to 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays beginning July 21. Weekend hours will remain unchanged, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City officials said staff will coordinate with families to accommodate funerals or special circumstances during the restricted weekday hours…