Buncombe County unemployment spikes post-Helene, leading to budget cuts, revenue loss
The impacts of Hurricane Helene brought Buncombe County's unemployment rates from the lowest in the state to the highest.
Winter weather advisory issued for Buncombe County until Monday morning – up to 4 inches of snow
On Sunday at 4:18 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC valid from 7 a.m. until ...
Buncombe County implements hiring freeze to offset Helene's budgetary impacts
In response to reduced revenues in the aftermath of Helene, Buncombe County has implemented a hiring freeze, the county ...
Buncombe County leaders discuss school consolidation study, county budget
Buncombe County leaders and school officials will meet Thursday, Jan. 16, to discuss budgets, the county's hiring freeze, and ...
Buncombe County and Asheville City school district merger not recommended, consultant says
A Charlotte-based consultant is not recommending Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools consolidate, according to ...
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Suspect arrested after man fatally shot in head in Buncombe County, deputies say
A suspect has been charged after a man was shot in the head and died, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.
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Buncombe County budget impacts after Helene, disaster energy assistance and library operations
News release from Buncombe County: County Commissioners will meet on Thursday, January 16 to address both the current and upcoming fiscal year budgets with a focus on financial strain caused by ...
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Longtime NC firefighter, reserve officer dies in Buncombe County
A native of western North Carolina, Hall graduated from TC Roberson High School in 1970, and spent the rest of his life in ...
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Buncombe County implements hiring freeze to offset Helene's budgetary impacts
ASHEVILLE – Citing reduced revenues in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, Buncombe County has implemented a hiring freeze affecting more than 80 vacant positions across all county ...