We know that voters are often confused and that can lead to uncertainty and distrust,” explains Jennifer Roberts of the ...

As small towns throughout Western North Carolina face an October without tourists, local nonprofits and community members are ...

Public officials will hold a news briefing today, October 23 at 11 a.m. The briefings are streamed live at facebook.com/buncombeGov and broadcast on Blue Ridge Public Radio 88.1 FM. You can also ...

Following a tour of flood-ravaged Swannanoa on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump offered his sympathy to ...

Commissioner Amanda Edwards, ex-Sheriff Van Duncan talk policy differences, ethics and politics as the general election race ...

"The proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting noncitizens from voting provides a purported solution to a problem that ...

AmeriCorps members will address the immediate needs of these communities, including debris removal, distribution of emergency supplies, shelter support, donations management and volunteer coordination ...

“Our region has always demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity,” said Courtney Youngblood, General Manager of WLOS. “By working together, we can provide real support to our neighbors as they ...

With more than 500 confirmed poll workers at the ready, Buncombe County has adequate staffing for all voting sites on Election Day.

After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and ...

Along with the countless homes and businesses washed away and damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, Western North Carolina’s farms took a brutal beating in the disaster. Though it’s too early for a full ...

(Note: The following three reports are for the entire region affected by the storm. -State emergency operations center is still open. -All regional 911 call centers are operational. One call center is ...