Towns Say County Threatened to Halt 911 Service

Buncombe County is threatening to cut off law enforcement dispatching, according to Woodfin and Weaverville officials.

Budget Leaves Tax Rate Same, So Taxes Going up Almost 10%

The Woodfin Board of Commissioners discussed the upcoming year’s budget.

Asheville Bracing for Higher Taxes

The City of Asheville, like Buncombe County, couldn’t argue police cuts were driving a tax increase this year. Instead, the driver was new initiatives like reparations and reimagining public safety.

Critical Race Theory, State & Local Schools

Is Critical Race Theory being taught in local schools? The Tribune found out.

Top HCPS Scholar Grads Honored at Banquets

Graduating Henderson County public high school seniors with the highest grade point average are usually honored together in a banquet. This time, each high school separately honored their top scholars — 67 in all.

Buncombe Manager Recommends Tax Increase

Buncombe County property owners can expect a tax increase this year to help the county recover from COVID losses and move forward on commissioner strategic goals.

10% Proposed Tax Increase Could be an Error

Buncombe County and several municipalities in Buncombe are planning to raise property taxes on its citizens.

Study Recommends Larger, Multi-Use Libraries

Buncombe County’s library master plan recommends expanding or replacing several libraries with mixed-use county service centers and satellite operations like bookmobiles for disadvantaged areas.

Third NBHS Player Commits to MHU

NBHS soccer player Zeke Wainwright commits to playing for MHU.

Vote on E. Flat Rock Asphalt Mixing Plant Set for June 1

The long-debated issue of whether Henderson County should rezone to allow an asphalt plant to be built in East Flat Rock may finally near an end in a special meeting June 1st. Technical experts disagree on the facility’s likely environmental impact.