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Buncombe’s budget outlook ‘not quite as dire’ as initially thought
Staff projects county revenue will come in $15.6 million under what was initially projected last summer, far better than the ...
Polk County wildfire spreads to 90 acres with 10% containment
A Polk County wildfire near Green River Cove Road is at 90 acres and is 10% contained, according to the N.C. Forest Service ...
Helene recovery: Burn ban, deadline calendar, debris removal progress, more
County briefings go live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The March 19 briefing offered a calendar of deadlines, progress updates on ...
Open burn ban in Buncombe County in effect until March 21
The Buncombe County open burning ban will be in effect until 9 a.m. Friday, March 21, when the weather is forecasted to begin ...
Mountain Xpress9d
Preservation Society documents historic buildings after Helene
Tropical Storm Helene gives shipwreck experts a new way to use their skills — documenting storm-battered historic homes.
Asheville Watchdog11d
Wildfire season is here. Helene and DOGE could make it worse.
When Chris and Sara Evensen bought their home off Elk Mountain Scenic Highway in 2018, they felt like they’d hit the natural beauty jackpot: a nice home on two acres, ensconced in a gorgeous hardwood ...
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A living nightmare: Helene survivors describe landslides as geologists expand database
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS ... Anyone can visit the site and add map layers to see slide histories, down to a given neighborhood. Bauer co-founded Appalachian Landslide Consultants, the ...
USA Today16d
Buncombe commissioners approve acceptance of $8.4M cashflow loans for Helene recovery
Buncombe County accepted an $8.4 interest-free loan offered from the state to cover Helene-related expenses while awaiting federal reimbursement. The county also adopted a legislative agenda that ...