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.
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.
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates for Monday, Oct. 7
Buncombe County’s community briefings will now be once a day, every day at 11 a.m. live on our Facebook page: facebook.com/BuncombeGov. We will continue this schedule for the immediate future. Non-potable water (grey water) for flushing toilets is now available at all County and City distribution sites: William W.
Buncombe County officials provide an update on Helene response efforts
Buncombe County officials are providing the latest updates on their Helene response.On Sunday, officials met in Black Mountain and said they are focusing on long-term recovery efforts. The town's mayor said starting on Monday,
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.
The latest Helene recovery efforts from Buncombe County: New food distribution sites, FEMA update
Buncombe County officials updated the public Thursday morning, Oct. 3, on the progress of Tropical Storm Helene recovery in a press briefing where county manager Avril Pinder said that 85,000 ...
Buncombe County Helene Update 10/3
Social media users both inside and outside the communities affected by Helene are leveraging follower counts and shares to help connect missing family and friends and offer support in any way they can.
Buncombe County leaders provide update on Helene recovery efforts
Buncombe County leaders shared an update on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, about the recovery efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
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 ...
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 ...
‘Anguish and heartbreak’: Fayetteville 911 workers say about 1,100+ calls from Buncombe County as Helene floods hit
We talked to so many people that day and they were experiencing the scariest moments of their life,” one Fayetteville 911 ...
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Buncombe County's death toll rises to 72, over 200 unaccounted for after Helene
Buncombe County officials gave a press briefing Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3, nearly a week after Tropical Storm Helene ...
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Buncombe County officials address storm-damaged wells, urge disinfection
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is working with Environmental Health to ensure residents with storm-damaged wells have ...
How many died in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene? See county-by-county list
Deaths caused by the hurricane nationwide surpassed 214 people, making Helene the second deadliest hurricane in the U.S. this ...
Search and rescue efforts continue in Buncombe County
Urban Search and Rescue teams are operating in central Buncombe County, planning on moving eastward. Eight of the USAR teams ...
Johnson County communities mourning student killed in UTV crash
Communities in Johnson County are mourning the death of a young student killed in a UTV crash. According to the Buncombe ...