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Buncombe’s Dams, Dispatchers, and Departures | Asheville News
Ridgecrest Pond Dam in Buncombe County is dangerously outdated, earning a “high hazard” rating — one of at least eleven western dams facing demolition or major repairs. Meanwhile, 911 dispatchers are under immense pressure, forced to handle every call despite severe staffing shortages. Buncombe County just raised its tax rate by 18.34 cents per $100 of assessed value — a move tied to two new state laws — pushing the new rate to 61.54 cents. Mark your calendars for July 18th: The Whale in West Asheville is hosting a wild event with live music, community fun, and even wheeled jousting. And in…
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