Holiday Safety Tips from the BC Sheriff

The busy shopping season brings out petty thieves & other offenders. Protect yourself!

Changes to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Do you qualify for energy assistance?

The De-Segregation of Pack Library

Our own BC Library Director, Ed Sheary & Asheville native Viola Jones Spells talk Pack Library history.

Let's Take the Holiday Challenge

Did you know the average person is likely to gain between 1 & 5 pounds this holiday season?

County Human Services Report Released

The Human Services Annual Report for fiscal year 2011 is available.

Recycle Your Old Christmas Lights!

Drop old lights by Lowe's 1-stop recycling center inside the store, right next to the exit doors.

Pets of the Week

A "Brownie" might be just what you need!

Recipe of the Week - Cornbread Stuffing

Just in time for Thanksgiving, here's a recipe for delicious Cornbread Stuffing!

Buncombe County Government Offices will be closed November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.

Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed November 24 through November 26.

Household Hazard Waste and Electronics Recycling at the Landfill will be cancelled for Friday, November 25. The Landfill and Transfer Station will be open on their regular schedule.

Everyone is invited to attend the kickoff meeting of the Regional Bicycle Plan on November 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Haywood Community College High Tech Center, 112 Industrial Park Drive in Waynesville. (Exit 104 off US 74, 5 minutes to I-40, 30 minutes to I-26). 

This plan will provide the vision for regional bicycle infrastructure, improvements and available funding.

Buncombe County Cooperative Extension: 255-5522 

• Hours:
  • Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (closed holidays)

Turkey Talk Line: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (288-8372)

• Hours: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Online Assistance: www.butterball.com
Email: talkline@butterball.com   

USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854

• Hours:
  • Food safety specialists available from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekdays year round.
  • November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Online Assistance: www.fsis.usda.gov (general food safety, preparation and handling of meat and poultry products).