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Give blood and help save lives. Donate at the Buncombe County Administration Building on August 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Schedule at https://t.co/ajhoIBICBz with sponsor code BuncombeCounty. Walk ins welcome. Bring a photo ID.

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Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap | August 4, 2026: Learn more about Tuesday's meeting: https://t.co/AvET3h2o7K

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Updated Aug. 4, 2026: Spectrum outage is affecting Buncombe County government phone lines and services. 911 is fully operational for emergencies only. Please use 911 only in urgent situations. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as they become available.

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Tomorrow is the final day to donate to our school supply drive supporting Buncombe County students in foster care as they prepare for a new school year. https://t.co/SwKhKIj93I

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Curious about social work? Enjoy a free coffee and chat with experienced professionals about the field’s rewards, challenges and impact.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 9–11 a.m.
Dripolator Biltmore Village (760 Biltmore Ave.)

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HAPPENING NOW: More than 12,000 people across western North Carolina are experiencing power outages amid thunderstorms and a tornado warning Tuesday evening. https://t.co/Hu4lySWETJ

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Support students in foster care this school year. Buncombe County’s School Supply Drive runs July 22–31. Donate at library and partner locations in Buncombe County and Hendersonville. Supply list and drop-off locations can be found here: https://t.co/e1dY0ElJmn

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Join Buncombe County & BARN for a free Buncombe Ready Barnardsville event! Get preparedness tips, meet local partners, enjoy live music, free food, and hands-on safety demos. Aug. 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Barnardsville Elementary. https://t.co/hlad9Xrs3S

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Buncombe County is hiring a START Social Worker III. The Social Work START team follows the national, child welfare-based model known as Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START). To apply now, visit https://t.co/LYx3edOCyy

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Due to two new pieces of state legislation, Buncombe County will use 2021 property values for 2026 tax bills and a 61.54-cent tax rate to maintain the FY27 budget. Tax bills will be delayed. Read more: https://t.co/kwB21tJCKm

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Are you a Buncombe County resident experiencing financial hardship?

The General Assistance Program is open, providing short-term support with essential expenses for qualifying Buncombe County households. Learn more here: https://t.co/L8HP1lzvlw

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Tax Collection Scam Alert: Scammers are falsely claiming property taxes must be paid by phone due to recent legislation. Hang up and report scam calls to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office: 828-250-6670. Questions? Tax Collections: 828-250-4910.

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On Friday, July 3, all Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Read the full schedule of closures by visiting https://t.co/8XLnUuMYWT.

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Dig into summer reading with Buncombe County Public Libraries!
The Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 – August 31. Check out the event list at https://t.co/2URyYeliQN! Be sure to grab a free activity sheet so you can collect your prizes after completing ten activities.

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Celebrate America’s 250th with BCPL events this summer! Enjoy kids’ activities at Fairview on June 27, programs and a film at Pack Memorial on June 30, and the “Forging a Nation” exhibit June 15–July 10 at Pack Memorial Library. Explore more resources at https://t.co/c4fFo4h81B.

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Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur may bring about an inch of rain to Buncombe County Thursday night into Friday. Wind gusts of 25–45 mph are possible. Power outages aren’t expected. Landslide risk is low. Text "BCReady" to 67283 for alerts. #avlnews

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Share your input on how Buncombe County should use future opioid settlement funds. Take a quick survey to help guide priorities for treatment, recovery, and community safety. Responses are anonymous. Take the survey now: https://t.co/usgX6Z8I3S

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This week on Tapped In, Drew Reisinger, Buncombe County Register of Deeds, talks about the diaper bank with Babies Need Bottoms and key office services. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, and WRES 100.7. Links in bio.

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Join us at the Buncombe County Enka‑Candler Public Library this weekend as we celebrate books and reading with our friend Mr. Moon, the official mascot of the Asheville Tourists! Enjoy a fun and exciting story time followed by a meet‑and‑greet: https://t.co/u3azSTMZGy

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Buncombe County currently has eight important board and committee openings. These groups help inform key decisions, make grant recommendations, and support essential responsibilities that shape services for our community.

Apply today: https://t.co/3CYFiqryEJ