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At $27.3M, Buncombe TDA budget shrinks slightly; flat tourism tax revenue growth projected
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority on Wednesday approved its operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with planned spending down slightly from the previous year amid projections of flat revenue growth. The $27.3 million budget — most of which will go toward marketing Asheville and the surrounding area as...
Rooting around for a pet? Check out Asheville Humane’s Pigapalooza
SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — If you have ever considered adding a pig to your pet family, this two-day event might be the perfect opportunity to make that happen. It’s a big responsibility, but those with the right amount of space on their property – and in their hearts – are encouraged to head down to Swannanoa on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, for Asheville Humane Society’s “Pigapalooza.” From 12-6 p.m. each day, Asheville Humane will be waiving adoption fees for those who adopt a pig – or two – from the Buncombe County Farm at 61 Clover Lane in Swannanoa.
PFAS – forever chemicals linked to serious health issues – found above safe levels at 5 Buncombe, Henderson mobile home parks
Residents of five mobile home parks in Buncombe and Henderson counties rely on water systems that exceed the limit of PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, putting them at greater risk of cancer and other illnesses. Two of the parks had nearly double the limit of the compounds allowed in...
Asheville Regional Airport smashes single-day passenger record; will get 4th TSA lane
ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Regional Airport has more passengers flying in from South Florida, New York and Tampa, according to information presented to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority June 26, with airport staff saying recent passenger data indicates they broke a daily passenger record on June 23. With the...
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing Asheville woman
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing woman from the Asheville area of Buncombe County. Jessica Blankenship. Age: 43 years old. Eyes: Brown. Hair: Brown. Ms. Blankenship was last seen in Swannanoa on June 20, 2024, around...
Buncombe County debuts new mobile health RV
The Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Carrier Park on June 13 for the recreation vehicle that will serve as its new mobile health unit. Public Health’s focus is reaching low-income, historically underserved or rural communities, Public Health nurse...
Buncombe County sees rise in scammers posing as law enforcement, targeting pet owners
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A new type of scam has seen an uptick in Buncombe County over the last year that involves people posing as law enforcement officers. Sgt. Michael Thueme said the Buncombe County Sheriff's office has always taken scam reports, but this is a serious scam — one that he said people need to know about.
Asheville Humane Society to host Pigapalooza adoption day
Asheville Humane Society will be hosting a two-day pig adoption event called Pigapalooza from 12-6 p.m. June 28-29 at the Buncombe County Farm in Swannanoa. The nonprofit will be waiving all pig adoption fees in the hopes of finding the more than 20 pigs in its care loving and appropriate forever homes.
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