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Sheriff’s Office Holds Swannanoa Community Meeting

by FANS Admin
August 16th, 2016

COPS meeting in Swannanoa, NCSwannanoa residents had an opportunity to meet with Sheriff Van Duncan and members of the Sheriff’s COPS (Community Oriented Problem Solving) team at a community meeting on August 11. In the photo above, Sheriff Van Duncan (in the background) looks on as Officer Reggie Ray talks with meeting attendees about law enforcement issues in the Swannanoa community.

The COPS team worked in Swannanoa for a month, identifying areas of public concern and meeting with local residents, businesses and organizations to address safety issues and criminal activities in the area. Residents were encouraged to not hesitate, but to call the Sheriff’s office immediately, if they see suspicious activity or have concerns relating to law enforcement.

Categories Buncombe County News, Other Swannanoa News

Sign Up for “Text Alert” and Be Prepared for Weather Emergencies

by FANS Admin
June 23rd, 2016

Heavy rains, flooding and snowstorms during this past year served as an unwelcome reminder that weather in this part of North Carolina can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. To help residents be more prepared for extreme weather, Buncombe County has joined with Nixle, an emergency communication system that allows the county to quickly notify citizens of weather emergencies. To sign up, just text “BCALERT” to 888777, and you’ll automatically receive a text alert of any life-threatening emergency.

Categories Buncombe County News

Historic Swannanoa High School May Get Major Renovations

by FANS Admin
June 23rd, 2016

Historic Swannanoa High SchoolAccording to a recent article in the Black Mountain News, the historic Swannanoa High School building may get some major renovations in the not-too-distant future. The article reports that Buncombe County officials are considering a $12 million renovation to the school, which is now home to Community High School, an alternative school for students from throughout the county. The School Board will vote on the expenditure in June. If approved, the renovations, including a new roof and other infrastructure improvements, could start in 2018.

To read the Black Mountain News article, click here.

Categories Buncombe County News, Other Swannanoa News

Be Prepared for Weather Emergencies

by FANS Admin
February 11th, 2016

Our recent heavy rains, flooding and snowstorm serve as an unwelcome reminder that weather in this part of North Carolina can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. To help residents be more prepared for extreme weather, Buncombe County has joined with Nixle, an emergency communication system that allows the county to quickly notify citizens of weather emergencies. To sign up, just text “BCALERT” to 888777, and you’ll automatically receive a text alert of any life-threatening emergency.

Residents are also encouraged to work within their neighborhoods to keep everyone safe, including checking on elderly or disabled neighbors when bad weather strikes.

For more tips on emergency preparedness, please click here.

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