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Tapped In with Buncombe County

Buncombe County

Tapped In is Buncombe County"s half-hour to empower. Listen and get tapped in to local important resources, information, and topics. Learn more about the topics of today"s show at buncombecounty.org.

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00:30:02

Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan

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2026/01/22

Today, we’re discussing the Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan with William High, Lead Transportation Planner, and Chloe Donohoe. Over the next year, Buncombe County will explore ways to improve safety and accessibility for residents by enhancing sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian infrastructure.Your input matters! Learn more about the plan and share your ideas to help shape safer, more walkable communities.

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00:32:11

Property Assessments 2026

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2026/01/08

We have Eric Cregger from Tax Assessments. Eric is a Tax Assessor for Buncombe County. All property owners will have a new assessed value that will be effective for January 2026. Three things we want people to know-property values have been rising steadily since 2021-most property owners will see a higher value-all property owners will receive their new notice of value in the mail starting in mid-February Assessment does not equal taxes- your assessed value is only part of the equation(tax rates

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00:26:20

2025 year end wrap up with County Manager Avril Pender

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2025/12/23

As 2025 comes to close we discuss with county manager, Avril Pender . She will share the progress the county has made since Topical Storm Helene. She will also let us know successes of 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026.

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00:29:27

Property Tax Collection with Jennifer Pike

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2025/12/22

Today, we talk with Jennifer Pike, Buncombe County Tax Collector. Learn about where, when and how to pay you property taxes. In March 2025 Tax office moved to a new location and want community to know that the staff is here to support them as tax bills are becoming due.

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00:30:31

Public Safety Communications Director Dr. Osiris Carter

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2025/11/19

Learn more about the services that public safety communications with Director Dr. Osiris Carter. For example, Emergency Medical Dispatch is a set of protocols to better serve the community.

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00:29:55

Fire Safety with Buncombe County Fire Marshal, Kevin...

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2025/10/15

Joining us today is Fire Marshal, Kevin Tipton with Buncombe County Emergency Services. October is fire prevention month, he will share tips on how to keep you and you home safe this season.

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00:31:28

Buncombe County Identification Bureau

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2025/10/01

Today talk with the County's ID Bureau Director, Oscar Wooten. Learn more about the objectives and services this department provide to county residence. Concealed Handgun Permits, Employment Fingerprinting, and NC Courts 28th Judicial District are some of areas of responsibilities for this department. Listen to learn more.

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00:26:33

Preparedness for an Emergency.

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2025/09/08

Today we have Nathan Greene, Buncombe County Preparedness Officer for Health and Human Services. He will share tips and plans for your next emergency. As we come upon a year since Tropical Storm Helene, being ready for the next emergency is the first step. Let's be ready, so we don't have to get ready when the next emergency arrives.

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00:26:50

Homeowners Grant and Economic Services

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2025/09/08

Today we have Phillip Hardin, Buncombe County Economic Services Director. He will share about the Homeowners Grant Program to help residents with housing cost, taxes, repairs. Also learn about other economic services resources.

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00:31:31

Justice Services Department: Director Regenia Herring

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2025/08/21

Joining us today is Regenia Herring, Buncombe County Justice Services Director. Learn what is happening in this County department and the direction the new director is taking the department. Learn about such programs as Pretrial Support Services Program, Diversion and Reentry Services at Justice Resource Center, Family Support Services at Family Justice Center, and Community Engagement.

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00:25:55

Swannanoa Small Area Plan and a Planner

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2025/08/07

Today we have a conversation about Swannanoa small area plan with Buncombe County's planner, Shannon Capezzali. As we implement the Comprehensive Plan 2043, learn more about small area plans and how community can engage in the process.

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00:26:51

Helene Resource Center

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2025/07/10

Today Edith Gomez, Buncombe County Helene Resource Center Coordinator ,joins us to encourage community to come out if need recovery support after Tropical Storm Helene. She will inform community what resources are available at the center. The one stop shop of your recovery needs.

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00:29:25

9 Months since Tropical Storm Helene and Mental Health

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2025/06/30

Today Dr. Noreal Armstrong and Nafeesah Harrison from Buncombe County Equity and Human Rights Office are here to share of resources for community on resiliency in the aftermath of the storm and as we approach the 1 year anniversary. Recovery is happen, but we do realize community may still be struggling to navigate.

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00:33:48

Child Support Services and Awareness

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2025/06/27

Today episode we talk with Steve Allinger, and Roberta Mayers from Buncombe County Child Support Services. Learn of the services they provide for residence of Buncombe County.

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00:27:28

Property Reappraisal 2026

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2025/06/02

Eric Cregger, Buncombe County Interim Property Assessor, is here to discuss property reappraisal 2026, appeals, and exemptions. Learn how you can appeal your assessment or see if you qualify for possible tax relief. We also discuss the tax assessors role and the impact of Tropical Storm Helene.

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00:34:06

Foster Care Awareness Month

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2025/05/15

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and we have on the show today, Amy Huntsman, a foster care social worker supervisor and Pamela Suber. who is a foster care social worker. Learn about how you can support this program or become a foster care parent your self.

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00:31:11

Public Safety Communication Pt2 with Business Manager...

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2025/05/06

This week we have part 2 with public safety communications department. Their business manager, Alex Mcknight, will share about the public safety department work during Tropical Storm Helene as well the modernization of 911 services.

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00:32:10

Public Safety Communications Director and...

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2025/04/16

Joining us today is guest Dr. Osiris Carter BuncombeCounty Public Safety Communications Director. He is here to share the great work that is happening in public safety and also inform us about the Telecommunicator week . Learn about the 911 operations and those who are helping to keep Buncombe County a safe community and evolving with the times.

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00:34:03

6 Months since Tropical Storm Helene and Long Term...

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2025/04/02

Six months after Tropical Storm Helene struck Buncombe County, today we will hear where we have been and where we are going as we recover. We have Rachael Sawyer, Buncombe County Strategic Partnership Manager, share some data and let community aware of the recovery efforts. In the aftermath of the storm, Rachael is now tasked with Recovery Management. Join us as we celebrate ALL We as a Community have achieved in building our County back after the storm.

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00:32:38

Equity and Human Rights Office supporting Community...

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2025/03/21

Dr. Noreal Armstrong, Buncombe County Equity and Human Rights Officer, joins us to discuss the work her office is doing to support the long term recovery of the County. While a lot may have changed, their work will continue as we rebuild community internally and externally. They are making sure all residence of Buncombe County are acknowledged, seen, and involved in the process.

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