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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Buncombe County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 530 stories have been published about Buncombe County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Asheville · Asheville'It was frightening:' Asheville woman recounts backyard bear encounter100% Center coverage: 2 sourcesBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An Asheville woman is still in disbelief after being charged at by a black bear in her backyard on the morning of Monday, June 24. “I’ve been in the military, I’ve been in combat, but it shocked me,” Audrey Thompson said. The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred Monday morning when Thompson opened the door to play with her service dog in the…See the Story

Asheville · AshevillePolice investigate armed robbery of 2 women in Asheville parkCoverage: 2 sourcesASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) - Two women were robbed at gunpoint in separate incidents at Carrier Park last week in Asheville. The Asheville Police Department said officers responded to the park on Amboy Road at 8:53 p.m. on June 18 after a victim told them a group of men started following her while she was walking on the track. The victim said when she tried to get in her vehicle, the group approached her, threatened her at gunpoint and demanded her…See the Story

Vandalism · AshevilleGroup claims responsibility for vandalism of Asheville committee members' vehicles100% Center coverage: 2 sourcesBy Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An anonymous person or group is claiming responsibility for two recent acts of vandalism against volunteers serving on committees for Asheville’s Business Improvement District. A post on a site called “Abolition Media” references the vandalism on June 6 and June 16, which included slashed tires and spray-painted anarchist symbols. The words “NO BID” …See the Story

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Cancer · Asheville

PFAS – forever chemicals linked to serious health issues – found above safe levels at 5 Buncombe, Henderson mobile home parks • Asheville Watchdog

Residents of five mobile home parks in Buncombe and Henderson counties rely on water systems that exceed the limit of PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, putting them at greater risk of cancer and other illnesses. Two of the parks had nearly double the limit of the compounds allowed in drinking water – 4 parts […]See the Story

Sports · Asheville

‘It was frightening:’ Asheville woman recounts backyard bear encounter - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An Asheville woman is still in disbelief after being charged at by a black bear in her backyard on the morning of Monday, June 24. “I’ve been in the military, I’ve been in combat, but it shocked me,” Audrey Thompson said. The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred Monday morning when Thompson opened the door to play with her service dog in the backyard. Her golden retriever, Amazing Grace — or Gracie, a…See the Story

Asheville · Asheville

Asheville Regional Airport smashes single-day passenger record; will get 4th TSA lane

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With the Asheville Airport on pace to break more annual passenger records, the airport will soon have a fourth TSA lane.See the Story

From CPP: Forest Service changes Nantahala timber harvest plans in face of lawsuit

The legal complaint, which focused on the 15-acre timber harvest, argued that the Southside Project is inconsistent with the U.S. Forest Service’s new plan to manage North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, which the agency released in February 2023.See the Story

Asheville · Asheville

Glenda Weinert brings variety of experience to county school board

From child care centers to colleges, Glenda Weinert’s education experience has influenced students young and old. But it's her business expertise and political leadership as former chair of the Buncombe County Republican Party that make her a unique addition to the Buncombe County Board of Education.See the Story

Stephen King · Asheville

Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse

Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.See the Story

Narcan · Asheville

Buncombe County debuts new mobile health RV

Services on the mobile health unit include rapid testing for HIV and hepatitis C; gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis testing; vaccinations; distribution of COVID-19 tests; tests for fentanyl and xylazine; Narcan, the overdose reversal drug; antibiotic treatment for syphilis; and family planning services.See the Story

Asheville · Asheville

DMV hopes backlog in NC drivers licenses is over

The backlog of North Carolina drivers licenses, which at one point reached 350,000 and forced state residents to wait up to eight weeks to receive their IDs, has now been cleared, according to the North Carolina Department Motor Vehicles.See the Story

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PFAS – forever chemicals linked to serious health issues – found above safe levels at 5 Buncombe, Henderson mobile home parks • Asheville Watchdog

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‘It was frightening:’ Asheville woman recounts backyard bear encounter - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Asheville Regional Airport smashes single-day passenger record; will get 4th TSA lane

From CPP: Forest Service changes Nantahala timber harvest plans in face of lawsuit

Glenda Weinert brings variety of experience to county school board

Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse

Buncombe County debuts new mobile health RV

DMV hopes backlog in NC drivers licenses is over

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