Buncombe County Government News http://www.buncombecounty.org/ News en-us Copyright © 2012, Buncombe County Government Mon, 21 May 2012 16:48:42 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edi/tech/rss 20 Buncombe County 100 200 http://www.buncombecounty.org/common/images/logo.gif http://www.buncombecounty.org Buncombe County County Blood Drive - May 21--MORE Donors NEEDED http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12295 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12295 The Red Cross needs all types of blood - can you donate? Ride ART for Free for Three Weeks http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12342 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12342 Help kick off the new Asheville Transit or ART & ride for free. Watch Out for Fracking Surprises When Buying Property http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12243 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12243 Some NC homebuyers have been surprised to learn that the mineral rights to their own backyards don’t belong to them. Safe Boating Week - May 19-25 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12293 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12293 May 19-25 is Safe Boating Week in NC. Remember, it is very important to wear a life vest. Let's Start with Jams! http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12326 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12326 With an abundance of berries in season, now is the time to preserve some of those local strawberries & other berries as jam. Successful Container Gardens http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12325 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12325 Read on for a few tips for planting a successful garden in a container. Stroke Screening - May 25 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12315 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12315 Find out if you are at risk... YOU Need to Know the Signs of Stroke http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12238 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12238 Learning to act FAST could save your life. Strive Not To Drive Week May 21 - 25 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12330 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12330 Mountain Mobility is offering a "take one ride, get one free" on the Trailblazers. Greenways Master Plan Meetings http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12237 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12237 BC PG&R will host another round of public meetings for the Greenways & Trails Master Plan. Cat Food & Supplies Needed http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12119 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12119 Kitty Food & Supply Drive for FurEver Friends. The Diderot Effect: The Spiral of “Work and Spend” http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12318 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12318 The vast majority of Americans are trapped in a “work & spend” cycle. Nature at Night at the Swannanoa Library http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12292 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12292 Live nocturnal species will be awake (sort of) & ready to help you learn about their unusual habits. Planning For Water Conservation http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12327 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=12327 There are things we can do to plan ahead for summer water use.