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AVL Rezoning, Opiod Settlement, School Vouchers
Asheville -- July 17, 2024: Press Release: City of Asheville: It’s summertime, and hopefully you’re taking advantage. of the County’s parks, pools, and other recreational amenities. During its meeting on July 16, the Board of Commissioners officially declared July as Parks & Recreation Month. The proclamation reads...
ecoEXPLORE Family Bug Day Scheduled for July 17th
Looking to get your kids outside this summer? Join Buncombe County as officials walk you through the web-based program, ecoEXPLORE. You’ll learn how to submit photos and complete nature-themed challenges to earn badges and prizes! This initiative by the North Carolina Arboretum includes a different challenge each season that will keep children engaged in learning about nature year-round while also contributing to citizen science.
DA charges teen with murder following deadly North Carolina fight
The Buncombe County District Attorney's Office has charged a 17-year-old suspect with first-degree murder following a fight that left one person dead. The Asheville Police Department responded to a report of a fight with weapons at an apartment complex on Depot Street in Asheville, North Carolina just after 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 28-July 2
102 Forest Lake Drive, $570,000, Robert S Lebendiger and Ann Gryezan to Linda Edwards Stine. 7 Lennox St., $320,000, Lawrence Jarrell to Patrick and Paige Gerbic Living Trust. 12 S Lexington Ave., Unit 410, $950,000, James G Gibson and Jill R Gibson to Diana Fields Flintoff. 6 Woodcrest Road, $830,000,...
DA charges teen with murder following deadly Asheville fight
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Buncombe County District Attorney's Office has charged a 17-year-old suspect with first-degree murder following a fight that left one person dead. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) The Asheville Police Department responded to a report of a fight with weapons at an apartment complex...
Buncombe County homeowner grant program now accepting applications
The inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program is now open. This program is officially in its fourth year, and qualified homeowners will have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine eligibility.
News update – Juvenile charged In Saturday afternoon homicide
The Asheville Police Department, in consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, has charged a 17-year-old suspect with first degree murder following a fight that left a man dead. Detectives have identified Caleb Savon Gilliam (06/04/1995) as the homicide victim; next of kin has been notified. The Asheville...
French Broad Outfitters forced to close Hominy Creek spot
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The community has joined the fight to save a business’ access to the small slip of land where Hominy Creek meets the French Broad River — a place it has called home since 2016. French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek, a quirky river...
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