The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard about ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable preschool across the county.
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Commissioners OK reorganization, put weight behind medical marijuana
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved new organizational chart recommendations by the new county manager while some lent support to the push for the General Assembly to approve medicinal marijuana.
Buncombe opioid emergency cases rise 173%
The number of opioid-related hospital visits in Buncombe County is up 172 percent from the previous year and commissioners and looking to the courtroom for relief.
County moves to give internal auditor autonomy
Buncombe County’s Audit Committee approved changes to its structure in hopes of giving the internal auditor more independence. It will be up to the Board of Commissioners to sign off on the recommendations.
Raising questions: Past pay increases present puzzles
As questions swirl around an ongoing FBI probe into former Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene, some top officials are scrutinizing the results of a directive they say was meant to boost the earnings of the county’s lowest-paid employees.
Community traffic concerns yield to apartment complexes
Frustrations about traffic took center stage as the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment considered two apartment complex projects during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency meeting rescheduled to Sept. 26
Press release: The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors has rescheduled its Sept. 11 meeting for Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Buncombe CountyPlanning and Development Board Room at 30 Valley St. You can view the agenda here. [This post, originally published on 9/1/17, was updated on 9/11/17.]
Nonprofits not making grade still get funding
Buncombe County’s community grant program helps support nonprofits. Based on a nonprofit’s focus and mission, county staff sets specific annual targets for its performance. But are the performance measures succeeding in holding all the funded organizations accountable for achieving their stated goals?
BOA to consider nearly 700 apartment units in South, East Asheville
Among items on the Board of Adjustment’s agenda are two proposed apartment complexes in East and South Asheville.
WCU Friends of the Arts presents Balsam Range
Press release: The Western Carolina University Friends of the Arts presents a “Friend-Raising” concert, featuring Balsam Range and the WCU Wind Ensemble. Cullowhee, NC, September 24 at 3pm | WCU Bardo Arts Center Join the Friends of the Arts for an exciting afternoon of bluegrass with Balsam Range and the WCU Wind Ensemble under the […]
Warren Wilson College professor tapped for book talk, presentation at Smithsonian
Press release: Warren Wilson College professor tapped for book talk, presentation at Smithsonian Jamison set to discuss “Hoedowns, Reels Frolics” Asheville, NC — Sept. 7, 2017 — Releasing a book is a milestone for all authors. But Warren Wilson College’s Phil Jamison hoped 14 years of work would ensure his book went beyond personal fulfillment. […]
BRP Foundation sponsors hike in honor of MTS’s 40th anniversary
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation sponsors hike on September 9 in honor of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 40th anniversary (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) – To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is sponsoring a hike along a leg of the route at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 9. Danny Bernstein, author […]
Arrests and indictments made in break-ins on National Forests
Press release: Arrests and indictments made in break-ins on National Forests Asheville, N.C., September 7, 2017 – Nine individuals from Gastonia, NC, and Greenville, SC, have been arrested and indicted recently for breaking and entering vehicles parked on the Pisgah National Forest throughout the spring and summer of this year and 2016. The break-ins mainly […]
Four things to know about hurricane preparedness
Press release: Four Things to Know About Hurricane Preparedness DURHAM, N.C. – Each year, we witness the devastating impacts that hurricanes can cause. High winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding can be felt hundreds of miles inland, potentially causing loss of life and catastrophic damage to property. As Hurricanes Matthew and Harvey remind us, it […]
Solar farm moves forward, rezoning stalls out
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners tapped Duke Energy for a solar farm project at the old county landfill and unanimously denied a rezoning request.
Pack Memorial Library, NCServes-Western expanding network access for veterans
Press release: Pack Memorial Library, NCServes-Western Expanding Network Access for Veterans Dedicated computer kiosk to open Thursday ASHEVILLE, N.C. – NCServes-Western, a coordinated network based at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) that connects veterans, active service members and their families in 12 Western North Carolina counties to more than 40 agencies and providers, is […]
Buncombe County opens community grant process
Press release: BUNCOMBE COUNTY INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO APPLY FOR TIPPING POINT GRANTS Partnering with communities for better outcomes. Asheville, NC – Buncombe County Government is pleased to announce a call for community members to apply for Tipping Point grants. We anticipate awarding between 10 to 12 grants this round with a second round for […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts Girl Scout Day Sept. 16
Press release: Grandfather Mountain hosts Girl Scout Day Sept. 16 Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and… Bears? For 47 years, Grandfather Mountain has celebrated the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and the tradition continues Saturday, Sept. 16, as the Linville, N.C., nature preserve and attraction hosts its annual Girl Scout Day. […]
DA tech request sparks jail finance concerns
A budget amendment for iPads initiated a conversation about what programs funds from the county’s detention center commissary should go toward.
Wanted: Nominations for Asheville’s Innovators
Xpress needs your help identify Asheville’s Innovators. Nominate someone using innovation to make our community a better place and they might be featured in an upcoming special issue.
County looks at audit protocols in wake of Fed probe
The Buncombe County Audit Committee held a special meeting where new County Manager Mandy Stone outlined her management philosophies and floated new ideas regarding the county’s internal auditor.