Commissioners Approve Expenditure Reductions, Accept Grants for Housing Assistance, Accessible Playground Funding, and More Updated 6 hours ago The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting on January 21, 2025.
Helene Recovery Resources Series Begins in February Updated Jan 17, 2025 05:04 PM Drop-in events throughout the County will feature key resources and conversations with recovery staff.
Free Home Radon Tests Available for Buncombe County Residents Updated 9 hours ago Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has a limited amount of free short-term radon test kits for residents.
Commissioners Adjust FY25 Expenditures, Begin Navigating Post-Helene Budget Process for FY26 Updated Jan 17, 2025 04:50 PM Highlights from today's budget retreat with Commissioners and joint school boards.
Commissioners and School Boards Hear School System Consolidation Feasibility Study Findings Updated Jan 17, 2025 04:50 PM An update on the next steps for school system consolidation study.
Library Board, Trust Fund, and Friends Groups Show Support for Libraries Updated Jan 15, 2025 03:01 PM Library advocacy groups show support for operational modifications.
Storm Debris After Helene: Public Right-of-Way Debris Removal Updated 9 hours ago Public right-of-way debris pickup is taking place in all parts of the County and will continue for several months until all debris is cleared.
Buncombe County Budget Impacts After Helene, Disaster Energy Assistance, & Library Operations Updated Jan 17, 2025 04:50 PM Read a recap of the Jan. 15 Hurricane Helene recovery update briefing.
Buncombe County Public Library Trust Fund Purchases Phonics Readers for all BCPL locations Updated Jan 15, 2025 03:16 PM Thanks to our Library supporters for this important reading resource.
Applications Now Open for Home Heating Assistance for Buncombe County Residents Impacted by Helene Updated 9 hours ago Applications are open for the Disaster Energy Assistance program providing funds to help with home heating costs.
Energy Assistance Now Available for Qualifying Households Updated Jan 17, 2025 05:04 PM The Low Income Energy Assistance Program is available to eligible households beginning December 1.
Swannanoa Library to Reopen, Buncombe Libraries Make Operational Changes Due to Storm-Related Budget Impacts Updated Jan 15, 2025 03:07 PM Temporary changes to library hours will start on Jan. 25.