Buncombe County marks milestone in Helene clean-up with 1.22M cubic yards removed
Dane Pedersen, Buncombe County's solid waste director, updated Buncombe County Commissioners on the process of Helene ...
While Asheville receives federal flood insurance discounts, Buncombe Co. doesn't. It may not change soon
While the city of Asheville receives discounts through the National Flood Insurance Program, Buncombe County doesn't. It ...
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Buncombe County unemployment rose to 6.8% in January, still among highest in state
The county’s January unemployment rate was up slightly from December’s 6% and more than double the rate of 3% a year earlier.
Buncombe County teams with FEMA, USACE for park damage assessments and debris removal
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) is collaborating with FEMA to conduct damage assessments at all county park ...
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Buncombe commissioners approve acceptance of $8.4M cashflow loans for Helene recovery
Buncombe County accepted an $8.4 interest-free loan ... $100 million for the cashflow loan program. In February, the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer’s office approved $73 million ...