In the crowded, fluorescent-lit basement of the Buncombe County Democratic Party headquarters in Oakley on Dec. 18, Democrats conducted the final election of 2024.
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Letter: Demand transparency in funding decisions
“I urge our county leaders to include citizens in the decision-making process for grant applications and allocations.”
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners makes history with new chair and member
Buncombe County board sees a woman chair and a Black woman commissioner for the first time.
Letter: Tax assessor’s dismissal was justified
“He should not receive any county benefits going forward. And the county should not be afraid of a legal challenge.”
Brownie Newman leaves office on the heels of Helene
When Buncombe County Commission Chair Brownie Newman first walked out of his house that Friday morning after the wind died down, he was hopeful the effects of Tropical Storm Helene wouldn’t be that bad. Then he walked one block over to Pearson Drive. This wasn’t the way Newman thought he’d end his 12 years on the county commission.
Hot Seat: Race for chair of County Commission heats up
Commissioner Amanda Edwards, ex-Sheriff Van Duncan talk policy differences, ethics and politics as the general election race for the top seat in Buncombe County enters its final month.
2024 Election Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
The 2024 races for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners are unusual for their variety: there is a race for commission chair featuring an incumbent, a commission seat race featuring an incumbent and another commission seat race with two candidates who are new to public office.
BREAKING: Entire volunteer tax appeals board quits in wake of Tax Assessor firing
Board of Equalization and Review Chair Miriam McKinney wrote two letters to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners warning that all five volunteer members of her board would resign if Tax Assessor Keith Miller was fired.
Letter: Wells has proven record of service
“Terri Wells is a candidate who has a proven record of service to our communities, children, open spaces and farmlands.”
Letter: City’s water meter policy needs an overhaul
“I’m surprised that after the water fiasco of winter 2022-23 — where so much of the city was without water for nearly a week — that the Water Resources Department didn’t roll out this change with more planning and input from end users.”
Letter: Wells understands unique needs of district
“Terri Wells’ ability to connect with people from all walks of life, coupled with her inclusive and collaborative approach, positions her as the candidate best suited to represent the varied interests of the residents in this expanded district.”
Buncombe County commissioners fire tax assessor
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners fired its tax assessor R. Keith Miller for a conflict of interest involving buying a South Carolina condominium with an employee under his supervision.
Commission to vote on funding for county sports park
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a budget amendment and accept a $4 million grant from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at its Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting. Phase 2 of Buncombe County’s Enka Recreation Destination project includes turfing four fields and lighting three fields; a new playground that complies […]
Buncombe considers funding for more low-barrier shelter beds
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reviewed $3.6 million in funding requests that would expand low-barrier homeless shelters, which do not require ID or sobriety, and are open 24/7.
County to consider support for expanded broadband
Buncombe County was awarded the BellSouth Telecommunications Project in July, which could expand broadband access to nearly 1,000 new locations in rural parts of Buncombe County if approved by commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 3.
County, school boards discuss priorities in unusual joint meeting
On Aug. 22, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners called a first-of-its-kind joint meeting within the Asheville City and Buncombe County boards of education to identify the three elected bodies’ shared purpose.
County appoints 11 to short-term rental committee
Diverse panel named to help draft regulations regarding short-term rentals after initial attempts met headwinds.
Letter: Paradise lost at Hominy Creek
“Realistically, it appears that the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and RiverLink have written the obituary for French Broad Outfitters’ operation at Hominy Creek.”
County to appoint members to short-term rental committee
The committee will help sculpt countywide regulations of STRs, which were put on hold by the Buncombe County Planning Board in April.
County Commission candidates make pitches at CIBO forum
Candidates talk about spending, support for education and what regulating short-term rentals should look like.
County greenlights proposed redesign of West Asheville school
A new EMS base and library could be coming to the corner of Haywood Road and Interstate 240 in West Asheville if the county can figure out how to pay for its plans on land owned by Asheville City Schools.