Asheville NC

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Buncombe County’s finance scene is buzzing this month, with strong openings for both seasoned leaders and client-focused bankers. Whether you prefer remote flexibility or in-person community banking, there’s something here for you.

Buncombe County’s leadership job market is buzzing this month, with strong opportunities in construction management and public service. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, these roles offer solid pay and room to grow.

Homeowners in Buncombe County can get one-on-one help with their property value appeals at the Enka-Candler Appeal Clinic on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The session will be held at 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Asheville, NC 28715.

High school students from across North Carolina can join the North Carolina High School Firefighter Challenge, a week-long fire and rescue training program held in Weaverville, NC from June 22 to June 26, 2026. The cost is $175 per participant, and registration closes on May 1, 2026.

The Weaverville Town Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Town Hall, 30 South Main Street. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Town’s YouTube channel.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in Asheville are paying more at the pump as gas prices continue to climb nationwide amid the ongoing war in Iran, which is nearly in its third week. As of Friday afternoon, March 20, the average price for a gallon of gas in the...

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is in place today across parts of Upstate South Carolina, western North Carolina, and northeast Georgia, with forecasters warning that a few storms could become severe if conditions evolve favorably this afternoon. The National...

Mission Hospital has hired an outside consultant following its most recent Immediate Jeopardy sanction and committed to federal regulators that it will make sweeping changes, including reevaluating “the capacity and competency” of its leadership and staff, according to its enhanced plan of correction obtained by...

For many dogs, a shelter is supposed to mean safety. Yet even with caring staff doing everything they can, those spaces can become painfully lonely. Behind cold walls, so many dogs spend their days waiting in silence, hoping someone will finally stop and choose them. Older dogs who are surrendered,...