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While the city of Asheville receives discounts through the National Flood Insurance Program, Buncombe County doesn't. It ...
An Asheville mother was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her child's fentanyl death in 2022. Data shows uptick in ...
Dane Pedersen, Buncombe County's solid waste director, updated Buncombe County Commissioners on the process of Helene ...
Asheville-area debris from Tropical Storm Helene was estimated to be around 10 million cubic yards. Officials report it to be closer to a fraction of that.
Buncombe County commissioners are considering a permitting fee reduction for projects at primary residences damaged or ...
Six Buncombe County libraries are operating fewer days than normal because of a hiring freeze. Officials say the changes are ...
On Tuesday, April 8, the doors will open to the new, combined Buncombe County Government Services Center with Permits & Inspections, Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality, and Environmental Health moving in ...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced its 2024 Wildflower Awards in an April 3 news release, and Buncombe ...
Ryan Cole, Buncombe County Emergency Management assistant director, said that while some fallen trees left by Helene are not ...
Most programs for debris removal in the Asheville-area will be wrapping up in the coming months as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed more than 4.12 million cubic yards of debris generated ...
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) is collaborating with FEMA to conduct damage assessments at all county park ...
Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina leaders provided updates on recovery efforts from Helene, marking Stein's 100th day in office.