Buncombe Co. sheriff gives update on Helene recovery efforts
The sheriff of Buncombe County provided an update Tuesday on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County.
Buncombe County family of four, including 9 and 7-year-old dies in storm Helene
A Buncombe County community is mourning the loss of a family of four. Alison Wisley, her fiancé, and two children, aged 9 and 7, died in the storm Helene. Family members shared that they attempted to escape as the storm approached on Friday but encountered trouble and were swept into the Toe River.
'We will rebuild:' Buncombe County officials vow to restore community after Helene
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office held a briefing in Swannanoa on Tuesday, Oct. 8, joined by Swannanoa Fire to discuss the impacts and aftermath of Helene.
Over 36,000 still without power in Buncombe County nearly two weeks after Helene
According to Duke Energy, as of Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2024, nearly 50,000 customers remain without power with more than 3,300 active outages in the state.
Supply needs changing for Helene survivors in Buncombe County
The county said now that temperatures in the area will soon begin to dip into the 30s, cold weather items are needed.
Buncombe County gives update on water restoration
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Buncombe County Government gave an update to when residents can expect some water sources to be restored. Buncombe County announced Monday, the North Fork 36-in water bypass is expected to be reconnected within the next 72 hours.
Helene kills 11 people from same family in Buncombe County
Eleven members of one family lived and died in the Fairview area of Buncombe County after mudslides decimated the community.
County officials provide update on how much FEMA has given out in Buncombe County
So far, more than $12 million in disaster assistance has been dispersed to residents of Buncombe County, officials said Saturday morning.
72 dead in Buncombe County: latest updates and safety measures
Local officials are implementing safety measures and relief services as Buncombe County recovers from Helene's impact.
Buncombe County officials provide updates on Helene response efforts
Buncombe County Sheriff: 'Actively searching river, debris' in Swannanoa after Helene
Buncombe County's sheriff and Swannanoa's fire chief provide updates on the continued search and rescue efforts after ...
Bizarre dead-body rumors impede Helene disaster response, NC county spokeswoman says
False social media rumors are hurting the emergency response to the Helene disaster in Western North Carolina, the spokeswoman for hard-hit Buncombe County said Thursday. “1,000 unidentified bodies” ...
Buncombe County suspends establishment permits due to water crisis; must pass inspection
Buncombe County leaders gave an Oct. 9 update on Helene recovery efforts:--Voodoo Brewing on Sweeten Creek Road has been ...
Buncombe County jail detainees moved amid city's damaged water system; must notify family
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office transferred 129 detainees to other jails in NC. The jail still has running water, and ...
What's happening during indefinite school closures in Asheville, Buncombe County?
Buncombe County Schools Superintendent, Asheville City Schools Association of Educators President speak on how closures are ...
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Buncombe County water repairs forge ahead amid extensive system damage
Engineering water repairs from the field to save time is happening in Buncombe County. Several contractors have completed the ...
Helene in Buncombe: The latest on water system, schools, trash, mail, FEMA, early voting
Absentee ballots are available to all North Carolina residents, and requests must be made online by Oct. 29. In-person voting ...
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Times, locations announced for early voting in Buncombe Co. after Helene
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Early voting in Buncombe County will look a bit different this election year, due to disruptions brought on by Tropical Storm Helene. The Buncombe County ...