6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (969+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has selected 21 organizations and individuals from Buncombe County for the 2026-27 Arts Build Community grants. The funding, totaled at $37,997, will support free community art programs around the county. The ninth edition of the grants…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (1016+ words) The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County voters will decide in November whether to authorize another $70 million in general-obligation bonds for affordable housing and open space, four…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1209+ words) Parks, housing infrastructure and property buyouts were among the key topics at Tuesday’s meeting ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County commissioners put several pieces of the county’s long-term Helene recovery work in motion Tuesday, including applications for $24.2 million to rebuild parks and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (657+ words) Commissioners will consider three grant applications Tuesday, including projects tied to parks, affordable housing and emergency power ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County commissioners will take up several Tropical Storm Helene recovery items Tuesday, including plans to seek state funding to rebuild damaged…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (438+ words) The county is asking residents to review the final draft plan for the Swannanoa park ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County is asking residents to take another look at plans for the redesign of Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa. The county has…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1037+ words) Most property owners will receive 2026 tax bills soon. Here’s when payments are due, how to appeal and where to get help ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County property tax bills are going in the mail, but this year’s bills come with some…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (477+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night. Around 7:22 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, APD officers responded to a report of a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (330+ words) Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A South Asheville property will be turned over to a family member and must be brought into compliance with city codes after…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (839+ words) Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County commissioners approved a $1.6 million design contract Tuesday for a proposed indoor recreation center, backed economic development incentives for Southeastern Container and voiced support for…...