Buncombe County Board of Elections certifies votes despite Hurricane Helene challenges
The Buncombe County Board of Elections met to complete the certification of votes cast during the Nov. 5 presidential ...
How this couple and their dog survived Swannanoa River flooding during Helene
The homes in Beacon Village were built very close to each other, so it was a short swim to the neighboring roof, where Jim, ...
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5 Buncombe County school board candidates on Helene response and recovery
When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina, Buncombe County Schools was severely impacted. Helene killed four of the district’s students, and more than 400 experienced a ...
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2 Buncombe Board of Commissioners Chair candidates: What do they say on Helene recovery?
ASHEVILLE - In the race for chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, two candidates are seeking to replace current Board Chair, Brownie Newman, who is not seeking reelection.
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Helene death toll in NC rises over 100: How many are missing or worse in Buncombe County?
By Oct. 30, the number jumped to 101. Among the recent increases on the county level, Buncombe County’s toll rose by one on Oct. 29, for a total of 43 verified deaths. Henderson County’s tally ...
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Buncombe County Courthouse to resume most operations next week
ASHEVILLE – More than a month after Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina, the Buncombe County Courthouse will resume many of its normal operations beginning Oct. 28, according to ...
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How Buncombe County educators are preparing for school, four weeks after Helene
North Windy Ridge School in Buncombe County. Thousands of students are returning to Buncombe County Schools Friday, exactly four weeks after Helene hit. Buncombe County Schools’ Assistant ...