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Have a say in the local landscape
Thanks to City and County engagement hubs + community workshops, there’s no need to keep your opinion to yourself.
September 17, 2025 01:29 PM
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Molly Wilson
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City
Local government 101: The basics of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Learn what the work of the BCTDA and Explore Asheville means for locals and how you can connect.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Home sweet home with these homeowner assistance programs
Ease some of the challenges of owning a home through help from Buncombe County + a few nonprofit partners.
October 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Offer input on the Community Reparations Commission’s draft recommendations
See and have a say in the recommendations before they’re presented to the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Live
Local Government 101: The difference between city and county services
Learn about where you can go for specific services between the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
October 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
Project Aspire has been approved for downtown
The 10.5-acre development includes five new buildings and requires the demolition of the existing YMCA and State Employees’ Credit Union buildings.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Government
$30 billion NC budget prioritizes highways, children, tax cuts
The NC budget outlines funding for state-backed projects, including colleges, infrastructure, and other important aspects of NC’s government.
September 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
The Community Reparations Commission is looking for your feedback
During the Community Reparations Summit, the Commission will seek locals’ input on its draft recommendations.
September 22, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Affordable Parking Program expands into College Street garage
By adding 125 spots, the program aims to aid more local workers with discounted parking passes.
August 16, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Education
Buncombe County commissioners aim to increase teacher pay
The pay bump would come from a 1 cent property tax increase per $100 of assessed value.
June 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Government
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Governor Cooper says the bill will benefit NC’s economy “for generations to come.”
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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