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New way of electing school board candidates in Buncombe
A new way of electing Buncombe County School Board members will go into effect for the fall election. Voters will now vote for two school board seats on their ballot instead of seven. One seat will be for the voters specific geographic area (districts 1-6) and the other seat will be for at-large candidate representing the entire county (excluding the Asheville City School district area.)
Reparations commission to ask for six-month extension
In its final meeting July 15, the Community Reparations Commission agreed to request a six-month extension from the Asheville City Council on Tuesday, July 23. City staff, however, plans to recommend the commission get only another three months to complete its task of finalizing recommendations for how the city and Buncombe County can repair harm caused by generations of systemic racism and produce a final report.
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 22-27
8 Cauble St., $230,000, Brent Washburn and Jenna Washburn to 8 Cauble LLC. 29 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC. 38 Ottari Road, $1,500, Paul J Mittman to Paul J Mittman. 27 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC.
Women of Waste Pro Arica Allen Lead and Swing Driver, Asheville and Charlotte, NC
When a call for help is made, a Waste Pro steps up and into action; after all, it is the Waste Pro Way. And that is what Charlotte-based Waste Pro Lead and Swing Driver Arica Allen did when drivers were needed in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she’s done a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe, North Carolina, to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division. Her commitment and dedication to her North Carolina team is unmatched.
At its final meeting, Community Reparations Commission angles for an extension
The Community Reparations Commission had what might be its final meeting last night, despite the majority of the 25-member body expressing that it needs an extension to complete its work. Commission Chair Dewana Little said the group needs six more months “to implement the things that we feel are necessary...
In 2025, the Buncombe County tax department will have a new home. Where is it going?
ASHEVILLE - Several public-facing county departments are on the move. Likely by March of next year, residents visiting the tax department, election services or the permitting office will find them co-located at 35 Woodfin St., along with others, a consolidation that staff says will help "centralize" essential Buncombe County services.
I-26 sections will be closed overnight July 16-18: What to know about detours, timing
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close areas of Interstate 26 tonight, Tuesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 18, to safely conduct construction operations in the area, according to a news release from NCDOT. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. Here's...
Buncombe to move backup 911 center to Woodfin Street
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County may soon be getting a new 911 backup center. A $3.8 million project to move the center from the Asheville Municipal Building to 35 Woodfin St. is up for approval when county commissioners meet Tuesday night. “The backup 911 center will provide additional...
Asheville nonprofit receives annual clean air award for solar projects
A nonprofit that helps community organizations go solar received the Clean Air Excellence Award from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency. Green Built Alliance was recognized for its Appalachian Offsets Program, which has installed solar technology at not-for-profit organizations in Buncombe County. The solar installations reduced local emissions and improved air quality.
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