The death and destruction this week in #BuncombeCounty is a direct result of capitalism, and environmental extractivism—a logical extension of colonialism and Appalachia’s two hundred year status as a national sacrifice zone. 4/?
October 2, 2024 at 10:28 PM
The death and destruction this week in #BuncombeCounty is a direct result of capitalism, and environmental extractivism—a logical extension of colonialism and Appalachia’s two hundred year status as a national sacrifice zone. 4/?
More than 100,000 pounds of supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency #FEMA loaded in a C17 heading to Western #NorthCarolina as part of #Helene support. #nationalguard #asheville #boone #blowingrock #lakelure #watauga
#buncombecounty
#buncombecounty
September 30, 2024 at 7:04 PM
More than 100,000 pounds of supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency #FEMA loaded in a C17 heading to Western #NorthCarolina as part of #Helene support. #nationalguard #asheville #boone #blowingrock #lakelure #watauga
#buncombecounty
#buncombecounty
1,000s of people in #BuncombeCounty are not without food because of God’s wrath. We’re without food because countless of acres of farmland were converted into overpriced subdivisions. We’re without food because police prioritized protecting locked grocery stores over wellness checks. 6/?
October 2, 2024 at 10:35 PM
1,000s of people in #BuncombeCounty are not without food because of God’s wrath. We’re without food because countless of acres of farmland were converted into overpriced subdivisions. We’re without food because police prioritized protecting locked grocery stores over wellness checks. 6/?
County officials say at least 30 people have died in #BuncombeCounty in western #NorthCarolina in connection with Hurricane Helene. That means there are at least 36 storm-related deaths in North Carolina
September 30, 2024 at 12:09 AM
County officials say at least 30 people have died in #BuncombeCounty in western #NorthCarolina in connection with Hurricane Helene. That means there are at least 36 storm-related deaths in North Carolina
#BuncombeCounty #CityOfAsheville
Good news.
Still plenty of problems to tackle in the NW corner of the state. But a bit of good news.
Good news.
Still plenty of problems to tackle in the NW corner of the state. But a bit of good news.
Asheville has drinking water in our pipes for the first time since the storm hit 53 days ago.
Our city leaders worked their asses off for this. We are so grateful for the many helpers in our area. ❤️
Our city leaders worked their asses off for this. We are so grateful for the many helpers in our area. ❤️
November 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
#BuncombeCounty #CityOfAsheville
Good news.
Still plenty of problems to tackle in the NW corner of the state. But a bit of good news.
Good news.
Still plenty of problems to tackle in the NW corner of the state. But a bit of good news.
JOY! The stacked debris from Helene is finally being picked up from the streets in my neighborhood. So happy that it is finally taking place. #weaverville #northcarolina #buncombecounty
February 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
JOY! The stacked debris from Helene is finally being picked up from the streets in my neighborhood. So happy that it is finally taking place. #weaverville #northcarolina #buncombecounty
City of #Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and #BuncombeCounty Commission Chair-Elect Amanda Edwards also joined us, and offered their personal thanks to BPR staff
November 14, 2024 at 11:33 AM
City of #Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and #BuncombeCounty Commission Chair-Elect Amanda Edwards also joined us, and offered their personal thanks to BPR staff
Here we go, WNC. All those empty promises from Trump a couple of weeks ago. Right when we need to rebuild. Right when we need to get the fallen trees picked up. Right when we promised homeless residents a place to live.
#Swannanoa
#Helene
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#TrumpLies
#Swannanoa
#Helene
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#TrumpLies
Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the U.S.'s disaster recovery, raising questions about how the country will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change.
Trump Team Plans Cuts at HUD Office That Funds Disaster Recovery
Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Here we go, WNC. All those empty promises from Trump a couple of weeks ago. Right when we need to rebuild. Right when we need to get the fallen trees picked up. Right when we promised homeless residents a place to live.
#Swannanoa
#Helene
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#TrumpLies
#Swannanoa
#Helene
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#TrumpLies
Let's make sure we're heard loud and clear. Hope to see you there.
#resist #nokings #northcarolina #buncombecounty #wnc #asheville #townhall
#resist #nokings #northcarolina #buncombecounty #wnc #asheville #townhall
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Let's make sure we're heard loud and clear. Hope to see you there.
#resist #nokings #northcarolina #buncombecounty #wnc #asheville #townhall
#resist #nokings #northcarolina #buncombecounty #wnc #asheville #townhall
Know your local fascists
Developers David Moritz and Jared Wheatley are running for Asheville city council. But behind their attempts to rebrand as housing advocates lurks an extensive history of open racism and Islamophobia. Locals should know the truth.
Our latest: ashevilleblade.com?p=5379 #avlnews #avlgov
Our latest: ashevilleblade.com?p=5379 #avlnews #avlgov
March 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
#updated #zeldaforcongress #nc11 #midterms #democraticprimary #wnc #wncstrong #asheville #buncombecounty #democracy #indivisible #nokings #50501 #millenials #fightoligarchy #pride #progressive #workingclass #taxtherich #healthcarereform #universalhealthcare #abolishice #8647 #bluewave #northcarolina
February 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
#updated #zeldaforcongress #nc11 #midterms #democraticprimary #wnc #wncstrong #asheville #buncombecounty #democracy #indivisible #nokings #50501 #millenials #fightoligarchy #pride #progressive #workingclass #taxtherich #healthcarereform #universalhealthcare #abolishice #8647 #bluewave #northcarolina
Joint Statement from Buncombe and Asheville wnctimes.com/article/join... #avl #asheville #avlnews #buncombecounty #wnctimes #westernnc #immigrants #immigration #pressrelease #deportations #detainees #ICE #nc #northcarolina #wncmountains #wncnews
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Joint Statement from Buncombe and Asheville wnctimes.com/article/join... #avl #asheville #avlnews #buncombecounty #wnctimes #westernnc #immigrants #immigration #pressrelease #deportations #detainees #ICE #nc #northcarolina #wncmountains #wncnews
Buncombe County is set to vote on two crucial bond measures this Nov. 2, potentially costing homeowners just $18 for open space and $25 for affordable housing!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LandConservation #CommunityOutreach
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LandConservation #CommunityOutreach
County staff outline open-space and housing bond measures, estimate $18–$25 per median homeowner
Buncombe County staff told the Land Conservation Advisory Board that two general-obligation bond measures—$30 million for open space and $40 million for housing—will appear separately on the Nov. 2 ballot; staff estimated annual costs to a median homeowner of about $18 for open space and $25 for housing and reviewed allocations and outcomes from the 2022 bonds.
citizenportal.ai
September 24, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Buncombe County is set to vote on two crucial bond measures this Nov. 2, potentially costing homeowners just $18 for open space and $25 for affordable housing!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LandConservation #CommunityOutreach
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LandConservation #CommunityOutreach
Jackson Sues to Block "Unlawful" $50 Million Cut to Rural NC Schools wnctimes.com/article/jack... #SaveOurSchools #CommunitySchools #EducationMatters #NCED #NCTeachers #wnctimes #WNCNews #NCNews #NCPol #JeffJackson #WNCStrong #PublicEducation #RuralSchools #Asheville #BuncombeCounty #HeleneRecovery
January 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Jackson Sues to Block "Unlawful" $50 Million Cut to Rural NC Schools wnctimes.com/article/jack... #SaveOurSchools #CommunitySchools #EducationMatters #NCED #NCTeachers #wnctimes #WNCNews #NCNews #NCPol #JeffJackson #WNCStrong #PublicEducation #RuralSchools #Asheville #BuncombeCounty #HeleneRecovery
Health Officials Report Uptick in Chickenpox Cases Across Buncombe County Youth wnctimes.com/article/heal... #measles #children #localnews #news #ncnews #northcarolina #measlesoutbreak #vaccines #vaccineswork #students #school #wncnews #wnc #asheville #avl #avlnews #buncombecounty
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Health Officials Report Uptick in Chickenpox Cases Across Buncombe County Youth wnctimes.com/article/heal... #measles #children #localnews #news #ncnews #northcarolina #measlesoutbreak #vaccines #vaccineswork #students #school #wncnews #wnc #asheville #avl #avlnews #buncombecounty
Honoring Resilience: Small Business Week Spotlight on WNC wnctimes.com/article/hono... #WncBusiness #LocalBusiness #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwners #BuyLocal #WNCnews #Asheville #Waynesville #HaywoodCounty #BuncombeCounty #SupportLocalBusiness #SmallBusinessWeek #NorhtCarolina #NCBUSINESS
Honoring Resilience: Small Business Week Spotlight on WNC | WNC Times
North Carolina -- May 4, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Small Business Week in North Carolina. This week-long celebration honors the more than one million small ...
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May 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Honoring Resilience: Small Business Week Spotlight on WNC wnctimes.com/article/hono... #WncBusiness #LocalBusiness #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwners #BuyLocal #WNCnews #Asheville #Waynesville #HaywoodCounty #BuncombeCounty #SupportLocalBusiness #SmallBusinessWeek #NorhtCarolina #NCBUSINESS
Blossman Gas to Host Propane Relief Drive in Swannanoa This Saturday wnctimes.com/article/blos... #BlossomGas #Swannanoa #BuncombeCounty #Asheville #AvlNews #WNCnews #Swannanoa #SwannanoaValley
#BuncombeCounty #PropaneDrive #Helene #HeleneRecovery #WncStrong #SmokyMountains
#BuncombeCounty #PropaneDrive #Helene #HeleneRecovery #WncStrong #SmokyMountains
December 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Blossman Gas to Host Propane Relief Drive in Swannanoa This Saturday wnctimes.com/article/blos... #BlossomGas #Swannanoa #BuncombeCounty #Asheville #AvlNews #WNCnews #Swannanoa #SwannanoaValley
#BuncombeCounty #PropaneDrive #Helene #HeleneRecovery #WncStrong #SmokyMountains
#BuncombeCounty #PropaneDrive #Helene #HeleneRecovery #WncStrong #SmokyMountains
Community skepticism is rising in Buncombe County as local meetings reveal concerns over tax implications and prioritization of open space versus housing.
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #CommunityOutreach
Get the details!
#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #CommunityOutreach
Board members urge factual outreach; staff says it will remain informational ahead of bond vote
Board members said community skepticism exists in pockets such as Swannanoa and urged factual outreach; county staff said it will supply materials and stay in an information-only role rather than campaigning for or against the ballot measures.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Community skepticism is rising in Buncombe County as local meetings reveal concerns over tax implications and prioritization of open space versus housing.
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #CommunityOutreach
Get the details!
#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicTrust #CommunityOutreach
Buncombe County's open-space bond has already funded 30 projects, conserving over 2,500 acres while leveraging an impressive $46.3 million in outside funds!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #ConservationEfforts #CommunityEngagement
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #ConservationEfforts #CommunityEngagement
County says 30 projects funded so far, conservation yielded 2,500+ acres and $46.3M in outside leverage
Staff told the advisory board that the 2022 open-space bond to date has funded about 30 projects that conserved more than 2,500 acres and drew about $46.3 million in outside funds; a board member estimated county spending per conserved acre at about $5,700.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Buncombe County's open-space bond has already funded 30 projects, conserving over 2,500 acres while leveraging an impressive $46.3 million in outside funds!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #ConservationEfforts #CommunityEngagement
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #ConservationEfforts #CommunityEngagement
💜📣 THE ASHEVILLE HOMELESS COALITION HAS ISSUED A CODE PURPLE 💜📣 #asheville #codepurple #buncombecounty
February 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
💜📣 THE ASHEVILLE HOMELESS COALITION HAS ISSUED A CODE PURPLE 💜📣 #asheville #codepurple #buncombecounty
Buncombe County just approved four vital conservation easements to protect our farms and is set to renew a $2 million agricultural growth-zone grant!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #OpenSpace #AgriculturalGrowth #LandConservation
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #OpenSpace #AgriculturalGrowth #LandConservation
County updates: four conservation easements approved; staff requests $2 million match for ag growth-zone grant
Ariel reported that county commissioners approved four conservation easements on farms and approved a $2,000,000 county match request to renew an agricultural growth-zone state grant; transaction costs will come from the county's annual conservation budget.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Buncombe County just approved four vital conservation easements to protect our farms and is set to renew a $2 million agricultural growth-zone grant!
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #OpenSpace #AgriculturalGrowth #LandConservation
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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #OpenSpace #AgriculturalGrowth #LandConservation
Statement from #BuncombeCounty Sheriff today: "...I am elected to ensure the safety and security of ALL the residents in Buncombe County. WE are a community....My stance is clear and strong that immigration enforcement is not allowed on our school campuses unless forced through a valid court order."
February 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Statement from #BuncombeCounty Sheriff today: "...I am elected to ensure the safety and security of ALL the residents in Buncombe County. WE are a community....My stance is clear and strong that immigration enforcement is not allowed on our school campuses unless forced through a valid court order."
City of Asheville Launches Engagement Survey for Urban Forest Master Plan wnctimes.com/article/city... #urbanforest #avl #asheville #buncombecounty #localnews #wncnews
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
City of Asheville Launches Engagement Survey for Urban Forest Master Plan wnctimes.com/article/city... #urbanforest #avl #asheville #buncombecounty #localnews #wncnews
Heads up Asheville.
Steep Slope Development Proposed Adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway.
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#HurricaneHelene
#WhenWillWeLearn
developmentprojects.buncombenc.gov/project-deta...
Steep Slope Development Proposed Adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway.
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#HurricaneHelene
#WhenWillWeLearn
developmentprojects.buncombenc.gov/project-deta...
Development Project Details - Buncombe County, NC
developmentprojects.buncombenc.gov
April 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Heads up Asheville.
Steep Slope Development Proposed Adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway.
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#HurricaneHelene
#WhenWillWeLearn
developmentprojects.buncombenc.gov/project-deta...
Steep Slope Development Proposed Adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway.
#Asheville
#BuncombeCounty
#HurricaneHelene
#WhenWillWeLearn
developmentprojects.buncombenc.gov/project-deta...