Did you know that three Buncombe County Libraries have a “seed library” so you can check out seeds? Each seed Library offers vegetable, herb, and flower seeds that you can take home and plant. If you’re a gardener or a want-to-be gardener, you can “ …
On Thursday, Jan. 29, Buncombe County officially received FEMA award letters for properties in both Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Acquisition Group 1 and Acquisition Group 2 projects. This is a key step forward, though Buncombe County does not yet …
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reviewed current property values, heard education requests, and more during its budget work session on April 16 as work continues to create the fiscal year 2027 budget, which runs from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. …
Bringing nearly 20 years of economic development experience and a familiarity with Western North Carolina, Josh Hallingse is coming back to Buncombe County to serve as the Buncombe County Intergovernmental Affairs Director. Currently serving as Vice …
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners continues to work on crafting a fiscally responsible budget for fiscal year 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, by looking at organizational needs during a budget session on March 24. Essential to …
Buncombe County is pleased to announce that Moody's Ratings has assigned an Aaa rating to Buncombe County’s General Obligation Bonds and an Aa1 rating to the County's Limited Obligation Bonds. The global rating agency also affirmed the County's …
By taking part in a recently launched survey, Buncombe County residents will have a say in where and when early voting will take place this fall. It is up to the Board of Elections to determine the number of early voting sites and weekend hours for the …
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recognized essential community services, approved multiple budget ordinances, adopted a resolution urging HCA to engage with stakeholders in Western North Carolina, and received several informational presentations …
County Manager Avril Pinder presented her budget message and recommended fiscal year 2027 budget to Commissioners during their formal meeting on May 5. The County Manager’s proposed budget comes after four budget work sessions held earlier this year in …
The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency (AB Air Quality) announces its intent to revise the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency’s Air Quality Code. The proposed revisions are necessary to meet North Carolina and United States Environmental Protection …
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met on May 19, 2026, where it held a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Commercial District Revitalization application process. The Board also approved two …
Updated: February 12, 2026 Buncombe County Public Health has received confirmation of one new case of measles in an adult in Buncombe County, bringing the total to 7 since January 2026. To protect patient privacy, no additional identifying information will …
Measles is a highly contagious virus that is on the rise nationally with some states experiencing outbreaks. There are several confirmed cases of measles in Buncombe County. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 2,065 confirmed measles cases were reported …
Buncombe County Health and Human Services Public Health staff are seeing an increase in varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, in children across Buncombe County. The children with chickenpox range from less than 1 year of age to teenage years. …
Public health improves the lives of everyone. You may experience its impact directly or indirectly through the various services that public health staff provide daily to keep our world safe and resilient. The Buncombe County Public Health team prevents …
In accordance with NCGS § 163-182.5, the Buncombe County Board of Elections (BOE) met today to complete the certification of votes cast during the 2026 Primary Election. Results on Election night are unofficial; canvass is the official process of …
Buncombe County Government is working with communities in Swannanoa, including Riceville, Lytle Cove, Lake Eden, and more to create the Swannanoa Small Area & Resilience Plan. Specific policies and actions in the plan will help direct the priorities of …
Part two of the North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program can provide partial reimbursement assistance to property owners who managed their own repair and replacement project to a private road, bridge or culvert (pipe). If you have incurred any …
Buncombe County will join emergency responders across the state in honoring one of our own, Reems Creek Fire Chief and Buncombe County Emergency Services Assistant Supervisor Chris Dorsey, as he is returned home on Wednesday, March 25 in a procession from …
Are you looking for a great way to get involved with your community and make a difference? Board and committee members play a vital role in aiding the governing process by keeping Buncombe County in touch with insights and ideas directly from our community …
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