Buncombe County
Recent News About Buncombe County
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Census Bureau reports Buncombe County population was 259,576 in 2020
Buncombe County had a population of 259,576 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Asheville Reporter.
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Buncombe director testifies about 9-year-old girl taken to hotel room with a stranger, needles
A North Carolina state senator was critical of a Buncombe County director's testimony about an incident where allegedly a 9-year-old girl was sent to a hotel room with a stranger and meth.
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Buncombe County, Asheville agree to remove Conferedate monuments
Buncombe County Commissioners followed the lead of Asheville City Council to call for the removal of two Confederate statues and moving forward on figuring out how to legally remove the Vance Monument.
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Sen. Edwards creates fund for tourism businesses
Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) has joined forces with several local leaders to create the Buncombe County Jobs Recovery Act.
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Buncombe County concerned about reopening too early during COVID-19
Buncombe County officials are carefully evaluating the move to ease COVID-19 restrictions as many North Carolinians protested to reopen the state in recent weeks.
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COVID-19's financial impact hitting Buncombe County's budget
Buncombe County officials are looking to cut millions of dollars from planned services to make up for the taxes lost due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Carolina DOT seeks input for transportation plan
A public comment period regarding North Carolina’s 10-year transportation plan and possible projects will be held through Feb. 28.
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Stanley Center name changed amid corruption allegations against former Buncombe Commissioner
In the ongoing corruption investigation surrounding Buncombe County government, former Assistant County Manager Jon Creighton has accused former County Commissioner Bill Stanley of participating in the widespread wrongdoing.
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Buncombe County ranked 22nd in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2018
Buncombe County ranked 22nd among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Buncombe County ranked 22nd in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2019
Buncombe County ranked 22nd among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Buncombe County takes accused former commissioner's name off government building
The William H. Stanley Center in Buncombe County is again named 35 Woodfin after county commissioners voted to strip its former moniker after its namesake was accused of illegal activity in a federal corruption case.