Bird flu cases rising in WNC but risk to humans remains low, health officials say
A recently deceased waterfowl at Osceola Lake in Henderson County is the latest case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...
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Buncombe commissioners approve rezoning, review legislative agenda and more
Proclamation February is Black History Month, and in celebration, Commissioner Martin Moore read the 2025 Black Legacy Month Proclamation. The proclamation celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of ...
Driven to Help: Utah man travels 2,000-plus miles to help Western NC
Former racecar driver and mental health advocate Justin Peck is committed to building temporary shelters and rebuilding ...
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Deceased waterfowl at Osceola Lake in Hendersonville tests positive for bird flu
Deceased waterfowl at Osceola Lake has tested positive for Avian Influenza H5N1, or bird flu. The Henderson ...
Bird flu cases confirmed in Henderson County waterfowl
A bird found dead at a Hendersonville lake has tested positive for bird flu, according to local officials. The Henderson ...
Hundreds of Buncombe County residents remain in FEMA hotels after Helene
Months after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, hundreds remain in FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance ...
Helene damaged more than 11,000 homes in Buncombe County, according to FEMA data
Tropical Storm Helene damaged 11,065 residential units in Buncombe County, according to the latest FEMA data provided to the ...
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North Carolina woman charged with credit card fraud involving gas station, deputies say
A woman in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is charged with credit card fraud, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s ...
Helene recovery: Winter weather advisory, help and resources, cold weather preparation
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Much of the Feb. 19 briefing was devoted to the county's response to a ...