Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt recently finished up a three-part video series in which he shares his thoughts on Buncombe County’s $337 million budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which began July 1.
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Commissioners declare state of emergency due to flood risk in Leicester UPDATED
UPDATE: The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that a failed retention pond in the Serenity Forest area off New Leicester Highway “prompted the evacuation of three homes and damaged a nearby road.”
Lifesavers
Buncombe County struggles with a high suicide rate, and though old wives’ tales say that letting someone talk about killing themself will make them more likely to do it, local health experts disagree. “That is not true. It’s actually the opposite,” says Sue Brooks, executive director of All Souls Counseling Center at 35 Arlington St. […]
A break in the clouds: County seeks water loans for CTS’ neighbors
After decades of grappling with contaminated well water, several Arden residents praised the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners for taking the first step toward providing them with public water lines.
Linamar will expand Asheville plant, add 250 jobs, invest $75 million
A year after Linamar made headlines with the announcement that it would set up shop in Asheville, the Canadian auto-parts manufacturer is expanding, adding 250 more jobs and $75 million in facilities and equipment.
Buncombe commissioners approve budget, request waterline funds to help contamination victims
Here’s a list of highlights from the June 19 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
LIVE: Dispatches from the June 19 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Among other actions scheduled for June 19, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on the budget, purchase property for A-B Tech and apply for federal loan funds that could help Mills Gap residents receive new water service from the city of Asheville.
The path ahead: County greenways plan faces major hurdles
After years of planning and public meetings, Buncombe County is poised to release a comprehensive proposal for an extensive greenway system linking towns, parks, schools and other key sites.
The path ahead: County greenways plan faces major hurdles
After years of planning and public meetings, Buncombe County is poised to release a comprehensive proposal for an extensive greenway system linking towns, parks, schools and other key sites. Bolstered by recent successes in the city of Asheville, and by growing support for transportation alternatives, advocates are eager for the plan to be released (it’s […]
Buncombe commissioners preview: Budgets, buildings and better water?
Among other actions, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to vote June 19 on the budget, purchase property for A-B Tech and apply for federal loan funds that could help Mills Gap residents receive new water service from the city of Asheville.
Holding steady
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners June 5, 2012 meeting Commissioner candidates slam budget Waste Pro gets 4 percent rate increase Although a public hearing on the budget was on the June 5 agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners didn't wait for residents to weigh in before diving into some of its most rancorous issues. […]
Commissioners approve garbage rate hike, deny cuts to their own salaries
Here’s a list of some highlights from the June 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Buncombe commissioners preview: Budgeting it in
The June 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature a public hearing on the $337.7 million budget proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
A bigger budget: County may dip into reserves, but no tax hike likely
A complete report from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Buncombe Commissioners consider budget, personnel polices; approve loan for affordable housing
Here’s a list of highlights from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
LIVE: Dispatches from the May 15 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Tune in here for live missives via Twitter from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, which includes a presentation on next fiscal year’s budget.
Buncombe district races move new faces toward fall election
Voters and candidates explored uncharted territory in the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners May 8 primary, as a change to district elections that was mandated last year by the N.C. General Assembly went into effect. Under the new system, the county was divided into three commissioner districts; the top two vote-getters from each party on […]
Buncombe commissioners preview: Balancing the budget
The roughly $337 million Buncombe County budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1 avoids any property-tax increases, relying instead on $8.3 in reserve funds and an improving economy.
Not just for cyclists anymore: Strive Not to Drive goes multimodal
Amid changes to Asheville’s transit system and growing momentum for building more greenways, organizers of this year’s Strive Not to Drive are hoping to shine a bright light on local alternatives to driving alone in our cars.
Child Watch Tour emphasizes importance of early childhood education
About 75 people attended this year’s annual Child Watch Tour that emphasized the importance of a child’s first 2000 days — the length of time between when a child is born and enrolls in kindergarten. Currently, 1,068 children are on the waiting list for subsidized child care in Buncombe County. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
The results: Buncombe County races
Want to know who won in the May 8 primary for Buncombe County races, including the Board of Commissioners and Register of Deeds primaries? Check here.