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Buncombe County - North Carolina Press Releases

63 Press Releases
  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

    Parks & Recreation Celebrates Independence Day at a New Location

    This year, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville. On Saturday, July 4, we will host live music from the Fuzzy Peppers and Mission Accomplished, food trucks,  …

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

    Buncombe County Offices Closed Friday, June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

    Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.   Buncombe County Government Office Closures: Buncombe County Animal Shelter The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Friday, June 19. Buncombe …

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

    Redesigning Owen Park: Take the Survey

    Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is seeking feedback on design options for the new Charles D. Owen Park. The brief Redesigning Owen Park survey offers a chance to review and reflect on two concepts for the redesign of the park, which were inspired by …

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  • Published on June 13, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

    Tuesday: Community Invited to Redesigning Owen Park Workshop

    Buncombe County Parks & Recreation invites residents to review conceptual design alternatives for Charles D. Owen Park. The drop-in style workshop will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Bee Tree Fire Substation in Swannanoa.   In …

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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 15:36 GMT

    Super Summer Book Sale at Pack Library

    With summer reading in full swing, why not beef up your book supply at the Super Summer Book Sale at Pack Library. From July 9-10, the Friends of Pack Library will be having their annual Super Summer Sale of antique, collectible, & coffee table books …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

    RFP: Printing and Mailing Services

    Buncombe County is seeking proposals from qualified Proposers for Tax Assessment printing, insertion, mailing and E statement Services. Tax Assessment generates and sends approximately 70-80,000 mailings annually except in a reappraisal year where that …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

    Help Us Guide Funds: New Opioid Settlement Fund Strategic Plan Survey

    Share your input for the FY28-30 Opioid Settlement Funding Strategic Plan through an online survey that is now live. Help us ensure the plan reflects current trends, needs, and opportunities.   The County has been working to address opioid substance use …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

    Buncombe County Continues Reduced Permitting Fees for Helene Recovery

    Nearly 18 months after Tropical Storm Helene struck our community, Buncombe County continues to offer reduced permitting fees for residents recovering from storm damage through the Reduce to Rebuild program. “We know our community has been through a lot …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 20:57 GMT

    Buncombe County Awarded $979,000 Infrastructure Grant for Sidewalks in Swannanoa

    As part of a recent round of grant awards from N.C. Department of Commerce, Buncombe County was awarded $979,000 from the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program for sidewalks in Swannanoa. Using the funds from the N.C Department of Commerce, this …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

    Commissioners Adopt Helene Recovery Plan, Launch 114 Projects

    The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has formally adopted the Helene Recovery Plan, a comprehensive five-year strategy developed in partnership with the County’s six municipalities. With the City of Asheville, Town of Biltmore Forest, Town of Black …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

    Buncombe County Honors Gun Violence Prevention and Awareness Month

    On Tuesday, June 2, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation to officially recognize June as Gun Violence Prevention and Awareness Month and June 1-7 as NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action in Buncombe County.   In 2025, the Buncombe County …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

    RFP: Reappraisal Full Measure and Relist

    Buncombe County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a Measure and Relist Project in preparation for the 2029 Countywide Reappraisal. The purpose of this project is to ensure that all real property parcel data, residential and commercial …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

    Commissioners Exploring 2026 General Obligation Bond Referendum

    At its June 2 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted to introduce Bond Orders and to adopt a resolution for a public hearing at its June 16 meeting for General Obligation (GO) bonds that include $30 million for open space conservation, …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

    Candidate Filing Begins Soon for Soil & Water Supervisors, Black Mountain, and Montreat Contests

    Candidate filing for Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors starts June 8 at 12 p.m. and runs through July 6 at 5 p.m.  Candidate filing for municipal contests in Black Mountain and Montreat begins July 6 at 8 a.m. and …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 20:06 GMT

    Board of Commissioners Recap April 21

    Unified Fire Tax District public hearing After a public hearing, the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution consolidating 20 Fire Protection and Ambulance and Rescue Service Districts into one Fire Protection & Ambulance and Rescue District …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 01:35 GMT

    Buncombe Commissioners Recap: June 2

    The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, approved key investments in flood recovery and emergency operations infrastructure, and recognized community leaders during its June 2, 2026 regular meeting. Commissioners …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 01:14 GMT

    Buncombe County Adopts Structurally Balanced FY2027 Budget

    At its June 2, 2026 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopted the Buncombe County Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, totaling $484.4 million, reflecting a commitment to long-term financial stability, continued service delivery, and strategic …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

    Buncombe County and City of Asheville Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

    Buncombe County Parks & Recreation and Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) are ready to make a splash as local pools prepare for summer. Buncombe County’s Cane Creek, Erwin, Hominy Valley, North Buncombe, and Owen pools, as well as APR’s Dr. Wesley …

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  • Published on May 27, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

    Buncombe County Moves to Support Emergency Operations with Authorization to Purchase Former JCPenney

    Buncombe County’s recently adopted Preparedness Action Plan and Helene Recovery Plan both outline the need for a standalone Emergency Operations Center, and on Tuesday, June 2, Buncombe County will take a first step toward fulfilling that need with the …

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  • Published on May 26, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

    Early Plans Outlined for Commercial District Revitalization Funding Application

    Buncombe County Helene Recovery staff are outlining an early overview of potential projects and priorities for the state’s competitive Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) Program grant, an opportunity funded through Community Development Block Grant– …

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