Government

Thanks to City and County engagement hubs + community workshops, there’s no need to keep your opinion to yourself.
Dive into the details of the City of Asheville’s and Buncombe County’s programs + structure during a week dedicated to the importance of civic education.
The City of Asheville has released the draft action plan for allocating Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds — here’s how you can share your feedback.
County staff recommended Raleigh-based developer Harmony Housing as the project’s partner.
Every city needs a planning and zoning commission, but what about a neighborhood bear naming committee?
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
During the Friday briefing, Water Resources Department PIO Clay Chandler announced that the boil water notice may be lifted as early as next week.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
After more than a month of work — here’s where we stand on repairing the local waterlines, treating the reservoir, implementing a backup treatment plan, and finally lifting the boil water notice.
As deadlines approach and property owners continue to deal with storm damage, Buncombe County shared some resources for navigating property taxes in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Election Day is almost here and the storm necessitated a few changes to the voting plan — if you haven’t visited the polls yet, make sure you know how to cast your ballot.
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