The unemployment rate in Buncombe County spiked to nearly 9%, according to a monthly report from the N.C. Department of ...

While grieving after Tropical Storm Helene, we can also envision the future and begin to build back in a sustainable, climate ...

Jennifer Horton is the first Black woman to serve on the Buncombe County Commission. Amanda Edwards is the first woman to ...

Buncombe County Residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for the County’s Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant, providing financial support for rent, mortgage, or utility payments.

Buncombe County is launching the Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant, which will provide residents with up to three ...

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal's Office has announced a ban on open burning throughout the county, effective at noon on ...

Effective today, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at noon, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban due to adverse atmospheric conditions including high fire danger, low humidity, and ...

Hundreds of Buncombe County residents spent the day at A-B Tech connecting with organizations that will help them move ...

ASHEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Broad River Volunteer Fire and Rescue said a burn ban is effect for Buncombe County due to ...

The vehicle containing Emmanuel Bader and Katelyn Massey crashed into a rock wall at about 90 mph, NC Highway Patrol ...

Public health officials are continuing to issue warnings as whooping cough cases continue to appear in Buncombe County.

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