Buncombe County, Helene

NC Helene death toll rises to 105 with another in Buncombe; correction made for 2 counties
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced a 105th Helene-related death in North Carolina. The death was a 50-year-old man who was recovered in Buncombe County on Dec. 20, 2024, according to NCDHHS spokesperson, Hannah Jones.
Buncombe County launches Buncombe Recovers — a Helene recovery website
Buncombe Recovers is a new website to keep community informed on recovery progress following Tropical Storm Helene.
Buncombe County recovery updates
Buncombe Parks & Recreation Update Buncombe County Parks & Recreation continues its work to restore parks and facilities impacted by storm damage. All Buncombe County pools are operational and will reopen on Memorial Day weekend.
FEMA hosts agriculture recovery center in Buncombe County to aid farmers post-Helene
Community members were able to meet with FEMA officials as part of a one-day agriculture recovery center right here in Buncombe County.
Buncombe County launches website to serve as Helene recovery hub
The Buncombe Recovers website aims to provide a hub for community members seeking information about ongoing recovery efforts. County officials describe Buncombe Recovers as a "one
Still need help? Buncombe County hosts drop-in Helene Recovery Resource events in February
Buncombe County residents who still need help after Tropical Storm Helene can visit drop-in recovery resource events during February.
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Bird flu detected in waterfowl at Buncombe Co. park
A dead waterfowl found at a park in Buncombe County has tested positive for bird flu. According to county officials, staff at ...
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in ...
Aircraft engine manufacturer to give storm-ravaged Buncombe County an economic lift
Pratt and Whitney’s announced expansion of its turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in Buncombe County will give the region a ...
Waterfowl in Buncombe County tests positive for bird flu
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials in Buncombe County said a preliminary test shows a deceased waterfowl had Avian Influenza H5N1. The waterfowl suspected of having bird flu is one of ...
Asheville, Buncombe hotel sales declined 74% in October, 57% in November after Helene
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has previously estimated that the impact of lost visitors after Helene ...
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Health officials on alert as bird flu detected in Buncombe County park
Officials reported bird flu has been detected after a dead bird was found in a Buncombe County park. This is just the latest in reported cases of bird flu across the nation. Recently, bird flu was ...
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Man found guilty of manslaughter in Buncombe County
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A jury found a man guilty of a 2022 manslaughter in Buncombe County. On Tuesday, jury found Danquries Lamar Green guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of 24 ...
Buncombe County task force and US Marshals arrest man on drug trafficking charges
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force (IGRANT) has arrested a man in connection ...