Buncombe County and Asheville City school district merger not recommended, consultant says
A Charlotte-based consultant is not recommending Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools consolidate, according to ...
Helene recovery: Winter storm precautions, solid waste removal issues, more
Buncombe County Helene recovery briefing covered the approaching winter storm, issues with the solid waste removal provider ...
3,500 WNC households deemed ineligible for Helene FEMA hotels; residents rush for housing
As a winter storm approaches Western North Carolina, most of the 5,700 households in FEMA hotel voucher housing have been ...
Thousands in Western NC may lose FEMA housing aid as winter storm looms
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Thousands of Western North Carolina families may be without housing as the winter storm ...
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UNC-Chapel Hill collaborating with Buncombe County to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina
The statewide program is offered in recognition of the growing challenges with housing affordability across the state. Nearly one-third of households in North Carolina are considered cost-burdened, ...
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Winter Storm Watch Preparations, Disaster Recovery Center Closures, and Home Heating Assistance
Community Care Stations: Stations at Bethel United Methodist, Fairview Ingles, Owen Pool, and Morgan Hill Baptist Church will be open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On other days, the stations aim ...
Here's where to find Asheville-area information on inclement weather, debris, FEMA and more
The FEMA center at the Asheville Mall will be closed Jan. 10-11 (Friday and Saturday), including Hazard Mitigation Grant ...
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Investigation underway after man shot to death in Greenville home, deputies say
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office said just after 2 p.m., a 911 call came in concerning a gunshot victim.
Shelters open in Upstate, parts of Western NC due to cold temperatures
Shelters in the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina are opening up for those in need due to freezing temperatures. In ...
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Low-income households in four northwest NC counties eligible for heating cost benefits
For the 25 counties determined to be heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene damage, $9 million in additional Disaster Energy ...
Asheville City Schools may be affected by major, global breach of student and staff data
North Carolina public schools were impacted by a major data breach of teachers' and students' personal information in ...
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Expected snow totals for parts of South Carolina for Friday
At some point Friday evening, the snow will start to transition to a mix of snow and sleet/freezing rain across much of the Upstate. While that happens, much of Western North Carolina is NOT expecting ...