Buncombe (2027)

: Local initiatives like the One Book, One Buncombe program use literature to explore deep regional history, such as the real-life Kingdom of the Happy Land. Economic and Social Fabric

: Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene (2024), the county has been in a deep state of rebuilding. Significant progress includes the reopening of all major U.S. highways, such as U.S. Highway 70 , though long-term recovery is expected to take decades. buncombe

: The county is currently addressing a "100-year delay" in pedestrian infrastructure, developing its first-ever comprehensive Pedestrian Plan to improve safety for residents in unincorporated areas. : Local initiatives like the One Book, One

The term or "bunkum" originated from a long, irrelevant speech delivered in 1820 by Felix Walker, a U.S. Congressman representing Buncombe County. such as U.S. Highway 70