In a Feb. 7 statement, Sheriff Quentin Miller said, "immigration enforcement is not allowed on our school campuses" without a ...

The Buncombe County, North Carolina, sheriff releases statement about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

"I have repeatedly spoken out against cooperation with ICE, saying federal immigration law is not the responsibility of local ...

Buncombe County's unemployment rate remains among the highest in North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene hit in September.

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Buncombe Board of Commissioners gave a financial update on Feb. 4. They support the Eastern Hellbender and disburse funds for animal shelter and school nurses.

While the area didn't see many of the double emergence broods in 2024, Brood XIV is expected to be present in WNC in 2025.

Officials said the fire, which burned about 11 acres off Peepeye Cove Road in Leicster, is now 100% contained.

Buncombe Recovers is a new website to keep community informed on recovery progress following Tropical Storm Helene.

In January, avian flu was detected in a dead bird at Julian Lake Park. Here's what to know about the virus in North Carolina.

ASHEVILLE - After responding to a call about a dog running loose in Candler, a Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control deputy was “seriously injured” before he shot and killed a ...

Buncombe County government will host four Helene Survivor Recovery Resource events to connect residents to supportive recovery resources and facilitate direct engagement with staff. These events are ...