Today we have Corinne Duncan, Buncombe County Election Services Director, to discuss all you need to know about 2026 election season. Early voting starts Feb 12, 2026 at 11 locations around the county. Listen to learn about registration deadlines, update to voting laws, and what offices are being voted on this season.

Today, we’re discussing the Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan with William High, Lead Transportation Planner, and Chloe Donohoe. Over the next year, Buncombe County will explore ways to improve safety and accessibility for residents by enhancing sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian infrastructure.

Your input matters! Learn more about the plan and share your ideas to help shape safer, more walkable communities.

We have Eric Cregger from Tax Assessments. Eric is a Tax Assessor for Buncombe County. All property owners will have a new assessed value that will be effective for January 2026.

As 2025 comes to close we discuss with county manager, Avril Pender . She will share the progress the county has made since Topical Storm Helene. She will also let us know successes of 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026.

Today, we talk with Jennifer Pike, Buncombe County Tax Collector. Learn about where, when and how to pay you property taxes. In March 2025 Tax office moved to a new location and want community to know that the staff is here to support them as tax bills are becoming due.

Learn more about the services that public safety communications with Director Dr. Osiris Carter. For example, Emergency Medical Dispatch is a set of protocols to better serve the community.

Joining us today is Fire Marshal, Kevin Tipton with Buncombe County Emergency Services. October is fire prevention month, he will share tips on how to keep you and you home safe this season.

Today talk with the County's ID Bureau Director, Oscar Wooten. Learn more about the objectives and services this department provide to county residence. Concealed Handgun Permits, Employment Fingerprinting, and NC Courts 28th Judicial District are some of areas of responsibilities for this department. Listen to learn more.

Today we have Nathan Greene, Buncombe County Preparedness Officer for Health and Human Services. He will share tips and plans for your next emergency. As we come upon a year since Tropical Storm Helene, being ready for the next emergency is the first step. Let's be ready, so we don't have to get ready when the next emergency arrives.

Today we have Phillip Hardin, Buncombe County Economic Services Director. He will share about the Homeowners Grant Program to help residents with housing cost, taxes, repairs. Also learn about other economic services resources.