Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
3 months ago
Buncombe County commissioners OK $433M budget

The $433.1 million budget prioritizes education, Hurricane Helene recovery and key community programs amid an $11.4 million drop in revenue.

Local
3 months ago
Stein appoints 2 WNC leaders to Helene recovery team

Two Western North Carolina leaders have been appointed to roles in the state’s long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
More than 30 caught in drug network takedown

On May 28, law enforcement executed 10 search warrants across Henderson, Buncombe and Greenville counties

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Man arrested for discharging gun several times in RAD dispute

The Asheville Police Department have arrested a man who discharged a gun several times in the River Arts District on Friday evening.

Aaron Daniel Jones
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville man sentenced in drug trafficking, burglary case

A 44-year-old Asheville man was sentenced last week to more than 12 years in prison for drug, burglary, assault

Local
3 months ago
Asheville Downtown Improvement District launches public services

The Asheville Downtown Improvement District officially launches its public services this week, providing cleaning, maintenance and hospitality initiatives designed to keep downtown Asheville welcoming and well cared for.

Business
3 months ago
A still life 50 years in the making: Tall Greg paints Earth Fare

Earth Fare, a healthy supermarket located at 66 Westgate Parkway, was founded in Asheville in 1975. Following a celebration of the store’s 50th birthday earlier this year, the grocery has further commemorated their anniversary with a still life painting by Gregory “Tall Greg” Carr.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Suspicious item prompts parkway closure near Folk Art Center

A suspicious item discovered late Sunday morning prompted an evacuation and temporary road closure along the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Folk Art Center.

Local
3 months ago
Popular DuPont trail to undergo repairs, closures expected

The Reasonover Creek Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest will temporarily close in sections as part of an improvement project

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Wanted felon arrested on gun, drug charges in Asheville

Brandon Norrelle Miller was in possession of a firearm and illegal drugs during an arrest over the weekend, Asheville police said.

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