Buncombe County seeks proposals to establish a stand-by contract or contracts for emergency roadway debris clearance, debris removal and disposal that can be readily activated in the event of a disaster. Most of the services to be provided will not be …
Buncombe County Public Health officials are urging residents to properly handle, clean, and cook fresh produce as cyclosporiasis cases rise both nationwide and in North Carolina. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by consuming food or water …
Public health officials are alerting anyone who visited Michelle Cole or Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC, in the Sand Hill Road area of Candler, within the past six months and had contact with the wildlife there to contact …
Construction on Buncombe County’s new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Facility is underway, with the timeline to open the facility well on track. The new EMS East station, in front of the Owen Pool at 750 Old U.S. 70 Highway, began construction earlier …
Following the adoption of two new pieces of legislation, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 14 to review two options presented to them: Use the outdated 2021 schedule of property values combined with a 61.54-cent tax …
Buncombe County Social Work is collecting school supplies for students in the Western North Carolina foster care system. Donated supplies will be distributed to the families who are supporting school-aged children in foster care, including 325 students in …
An extensive and ambitious project aimed at recording the devastation Western North Carolina suffered during Tropical Storm Helene continues to garner attention and awards. The talented team at Buncombe County’s Special Collections diligently and …
The Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation District will receive its annual cost share allocation in August 2026, which makes funds available to help farmers and landowners install conservation measures for water quality and quantity issues. These …
Summer is officially here, and many of us are looking to take advantage of the great weather and get the kids out of the house while catching a break from inflation. From recreational to educational and indoor (read: air conditioned) to outdoor (possibly …
What better way is there to honor America’s 250th celebration than to support the democratic process? There are many ways for Buncombe County residents to get involved this election season. In preparation for this year’s 2026 General Election, Buncombe …
On June 19, Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, placing a moratorium on the use of updated 2026 property tax reappraisals for the coming fiscal year. For counties like Buncombe, where the 2026 reappraisal became effective January 1, 2026, this …
The Identification Bureau is committed to providing timely service and excellent customer support. As application volumes continue to grow, maintaining incomplete applications for extended periods is no longer sustainable. Effective July 1, 2026, the …
As of July 1, 2025, North Carolina has enacted a moratorium on the expiration of Class C driver’s licenses, allowing for standard non-commercial driver’s licenses that expire on or after that date to remain valid for driving within North Carolina for up to …
The new General Assistance Program (GAP) aims to help households experiencing temporary financial hardship. The program is designed to provide timely support to qualifying residents for essential expenses such as housing and utility bills. GAP will support …
The Buncombe County Board of Elections unanimously approved the General Election Early Voting Plan during its June 29 special meeting. The plan was shaped by record-breaking public input from an early voting survey, in which more than 1,000 participants …
Looking to get some exercise, play some ball, or maybe go for a swim? Good news, passes for the YMCA of WNC are now available through the Buncombe County ZOOM pass program. You can use your library card to reserve a free day pass for all five Y locations …
Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. New this year, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville …
On Friday, June 19, Governor Stein signed SB889/SL 2026-8, which imposes a moratorium on the 2026 property tax reappraisal. Set to take effect on July 1, 2026, the moratorium will affect the assessed property values used to build Buncombe County’s FY27 …
Buncombe County Air Quality announces its intent to establish the Buncombe County Air Quality Code. The proposed Code is necessary to meet North Carolina and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requirements, and has been provided to the …
At its June 16 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on special bond referendums, approved a design and engineering contract for potential landslide hazard mitigation options in the Garren Creek community, and …
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