This week’s June 1 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature a public hearing on the county’s proposed $327 million budget and an update on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program.
Late last week Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler voted against repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, asserting that he was honoring the requests of military leaders. Despite his opposition, the measure passed 234-194.
The National Weather Service has issued a a flash flood watch for several counties in the Asheville area until midnight tonight, warning that widespread showers, heavy rains and thunderstorms could pose a danger.
