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Buncombe Co. unemployment rate still 2nd highest in NC as hospitality jobs see slow return
The unemployment rate in Buncombe County has decreased but remains high amid a slow recovery in the hospitality sector's job ...
Buncombe County sheriff disputes senator's 'sanctuary' label, calls for removal from list
BUNCOMBE COUNTY NAMED ON FEDERAL LIST OF 'SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS' BY DHS. Miller said the designation accuses the Buncombe ...
This NC Helene recovery site cost $27.4M to operate for 6 months, audit finds
The shower and laundry station provided public utilities, including showers, laundry services, bathrooms, access to cell ...
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Buncombe County Board of Commissioners passes 2025-26 budget
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Maryland-based developer suggested for Buncombe Ferry Road project; costs over $160 million
A developer was proposed to head-up Buncombe County's Ferry Road project during the County Commission June 3 briefing.
2 suicides reported in May at treatment center for girls, NC authorities confirm
Two suicides were reported in May at a residential treatment center for young girls in Asheville, according to the Buncombe ...
Buncombe County launches gun safety events amid rise in firearm-related deaths
The Buncombe County Register of Deeds recorded 44 death certificates of someone who died by a gun in 2024, according to a ...
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Helene landslide stabilization 'unprecedented' for FEMA; Buncombe Co. to create model
Landslide stabilization efforts are likely to be costly as Buncombe County has sought to develop a model for major landslide ...
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Buncombe Co. unemployment rate still 2nd highest in NC as hospitality jobs see slow return
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County's unemployment rate remains the second highest in North Carolina as Western North Carolina continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, with job growth lagging ...