Does a Password Really Protect You?

Passwords are a common form of protecting information, but passwords alone may not provide adequate security.

Ever wonder how a septic tank works? Know how to keep yours in good shape?

Fresh, crunchy cucumbers are not only low in calories and high in fiber -- they’re also full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can feed your complexion from inside and out.

Visit one of only ten houses in the nation to achieve the “Platinum” certification for environmentally sustainable construction.

Don't carelessly endanger your life - stay off the railroad tracks! NC is sixth in the nation with train and trespassing injuries.

Make sure your pet is up to date on its shots! Don't miss out on these low-cost shot clinics! Rabies is just $6!

Actress-playwright RoseLynn Katz will perform her original one-woman show about writer, poet and critic Dorothy Parker.

Please consider giving a home to one of these wonderful pets!

Congratulations to Jean Laibson of Weaverville for her Crock Pot or Oven Meatloaf recipe!

The Buncombe County Department of Social Services provides assistance to eligible blind and/or visually impaired persons.

For a complete list of services and to find out how to apply, visit the Department of Social Services website.

Don't forget to kick off the summer with Kids Safe Summer program at area pools.

The program will be offered at: 

• Owen Pool, June 24 from 12 noon – 4:30 pm

For more information, call 250-4260 or contact Grace Young at grace.young@buncombecounty.org.

Visit the Extension Masters’ Plant Problem Clinic at the WNC Farmers’ Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, and you can walk across the street to visit the compost demonstration, just below Israel’s Garden Center.

The next clinic and demonstration will be held on June 28th. Volunteers will be available to offer advice at both sites from 11am until 2pm.

For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an easy way to keep up with your favorite news and information. An RSS feed contains headlines, summaries and links to full news stories on websites.

RSS allows you to see when sites from all over the internet have added new content. You can get the latest headlines and articles in one place, as soon as they are published, without having to remember to visit each site every day.

Buncombe County now offers nine RSS feeds containing information on health alerts, job openings, front page news and individual department news. The feeds can be found on our RSS Feeds page. Still have questions? Visit our RSS Help page.