According to Duke Energy's outage maps, the number of customers affected ... Here's what to know about power outages in Buncombe County and WNC on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12.

The maps, which show verified damage to homes as of Jan. 7, were presented to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 16 budget retreat. In Buncombe County, Helene destroyed 340 ...

ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County's unemployment rate fell in December, but remained among the highest in North Carolina, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce on Feb. 5.

Though a winter weather advisory is issued for the Western North Carolina region, the National Weather Service has advised that most of Buncombe County shouldn't worry about icy conditions.