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Madison County: Residents received $49.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $2,256 per capita to residents.

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Compost celebration scheduled for April 26 at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County's efforts in waste management have yielded a significant milestone, diverting over one million pounds of food waste from landfills.

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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Asheville City Council appoints board for Downtown Improvement District

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Asheville City Council has voted to approve the slate of directors proposed by the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) at their meeting on April 8.

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Asheville City Council submits CDBG-DR Action Plan to HUD

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Asheville City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the apr 8 city council meeting.

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Asheville City Council adopts new amendments to encourage housing development

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

The Asheville City Council has implemented a series of amendments to the city's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

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Haywood County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Haywood County, providing an average of $2,208 per capita to residents.

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Asheville City Council meeting scheduled for April 8; agenda and participation details released

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

The City of Asheville has announced that the upcoming City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber located on the second floor of City Hall at 70 Court Plaza.

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Madison County saw 18.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.5% of income in Madison County, a 18% surge from 13.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Asheville launches storm debris dashboard for transparency in recovery efforts

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

The City of Asheville has unveiled a new Storm Debris Dashboard, available on the Asheville Recovers website, to provide transparency in its ongoing recovery efforts.

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Earth Month prompts Asheville to bolster environmental recovery efforts

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Our city is reinforcing its commitment to environmental restoration this Earth Month, particularly in light of the ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.

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Asheville Movies in the Park brings free outdoor film nights this summer

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Asheville Parks & Recreation is set to bring back its beloved Movies in the Park series, turning Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville into an open-air movie theater.

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Buncombe County: Medicaid made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Buncombe County, providing an average of $1,780 per capita to residents.

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Buncombe County homelessness count shows impact of Tropical Storm Helene

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care recently reported on the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on homelessness in Buncombe County.

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Asheville to resume brush collection services and continue storm debris removal

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

The City of Asheville will resume its regular schedule for brush collection services starting Monday, March 31.

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Asheville enforces additional burn restrictions after statewide ban

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

The City of Asheville has implemented additional restrictions to the statewide burn ban put into place by the N.C. Forest Service on March 21 due to heightened fire risks.

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Asheville Parks & Recreation announces free event for young children

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is preparing to host its annual Tiny Tykes Day, aimed at children aged 5 and under.

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Asheville prepares for Memorial Stadium renovation celebration

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The City of Asheville is preparing to unveil the renovated Memorial Stadium with a community fair and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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In 2022, Buncombe County ranks 74th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,130

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Buncombe County received an average of $12,130 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in North Carolina.

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Madison County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $1,379 per capita to residents.

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Asheville's Memorial Stadium: A century-old landmark preserves history and community spirit

By Asheville Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Memorial Stadium in Asheville, North Carolina, stands as a historical landmark, originally dedicated to honor World War I veterans.