With its adopted budget, county commissioners didn't meet education advocates' demands. But more funding for schools could be ...

Rep. Chuck Edwards said his office responded to concerns over improper debris removal by creating an "action plan" with FEMA.

A Buncombe County charter school is looking to expand its sports programs with the addition of a new outdoor turf field.

ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County's proposed budget falls short of requests from both city and county school districts, which Asheville City Schools Superintendent Maggie Fehrman said would mean ...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Buncombe County deputies said they are asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said the two suspects have ...

Buncombe County is creating a long-term recovery plan to help after Tropical Storm Helene. The county is creating a small area plan for Swannanoa. The county has not received any information about ...

Buncombe County spokesperson Lillian Govus said that ... In 2024, Sweede again decided to flag concerns about improperly released bodies after The Watchdog contacted her and requested an interview.

12:55 p.m.: New fire burns in Buncombe Buncombe County reported around 12:35 p.m ... 12:45 p.m.: Red Flag warnings Red Flag warnings are in effect Friday, March 28, across Western North Carolina.

A sign outside an Asheville business on December 3, 2024. Buncombe County’s unemployment rate in January rose to 6.8% — among the highest in the state as Western North Carolina continues its ...

Polk County officials ... has issued a Red Flag Warning, which indicates high fire danger for several counties across Western North Carolina, including Polk, Henderson, Buncombe, Transylvania ...