FILE - North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey talks to reporters at the Albemarle Building in Raleigh, N.C., April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum, file)
Housing
9 months ago
NC home insurance rates increasing about 15%

The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, was seeking a 42.2% overall average increase.

Housing
9 months ago
Gov. Stein urges FEMA to extend Transitional Sheltering Assistance program

According to FEMA officials, 86,945 individuals in Buncombe County have registered for help.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Housing
9 months ago
Continuum of Care seeking volunteers for annual homelessness survey

The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care is seeking volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time count, an annual survey conducted in the last 10 days of January that determines funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the year.

Housing
9 months ago
FEMA extends hotel vouchers for 24 hours due to winter storm

Due to the dangerous winter weather hitting Western North Carolina this weekend, FEMA has made the decision to extend its Transitional Sheltering Program until Sunday, Jan. 12.

On The Town
9 months ago
Concrete plant decision kicked to February, residents denied standing

The controversial Southern Concrete Materials concrete plant proposal went to a Buncombe County Board of Adjustment hearing today, but the case isn’t over yet.

Housing
9 months ago
FEMA seeks properties to lease for Helene survivors

FEMA will pay the rent, while the survivor is responsible for utility costs and other expenses not covered in the lease.

On The Town
9 months ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Gov. Josh Stein in Asheville on Jan. 2, 2025
Business
9 months ago
‘The needs facing this region are vast,’ Gov. Stein says during stop in Asheville

Gov. Josh Stein touts the importance of Helene recovery during a visit to Asheville on his first day in office.

Ask The Expert
9 months ago
Ask the Expert: Homeowner’s guide to home maintenance

MB Haynes provides a guide for keeping your home running efficiently, ensuring comfort, safety, and longevity. This guide covers essential tips for maintaining your home’s heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Housing
10 months ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

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