Helene worsens Buncombe County's housing crisis with over 9,000 homes damaged
Buncombe County continues to cope with the lasting impacts of Helene, with the storm adding to a pre-existing housing crisis.
Buncombe County leaders discuss school consolidation study, county budget
Buncombe County leaders and school officials will meet Thursday, Jan. 16, to discuss budgets, the county's hiring freeze, and ...
Buncombe County implements hiring freeze to offset Helene's budgetary impacts
In response to reduced revenues in the aftermath of Helene, Buncombe County has implemented a hiring freeze, the county ...
Buncombe County faces $17.6M budget cut, affecting all departments
The lasting impacts of Helene are forcing Buncombe County leaders to modify the budget in the middle of the fiscal year.
Drew Ball sworn in as new Buncombe County commissioner after Democratic party nod
ASHEVILLE – Drew Ball, an environmental advocate, volunteer firefighter and community organizer, was sworn in as the newest ...
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Suspect arrested after man fatally shot in head in Buncombe County, deputies say
A suspect has been charged after a man was shot in the head and died, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.
Buncombe County tackles next phase: clearing flood-damaged vehicles from public areas
Storm debris removal continues its progress in Western North Carolina. The next step is to clear flood-damaged vehicles that ...
Authorities investigating fire at Helene debris collection site in Buncombe County
Authorities are investigating what caused a fire at a Helene debris collection site in Buncombe County Wednesday morning.
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Dropping to 7.2%, Buncombe County’s unemployment rate no longer highest in state
ASHEVILLE – After falling more than 3 percentage points in November to 7.2%, Buncombe County’s unemployment rate is no longer the highest in the state, according to preliminary figures ...