County Offices to Close in Observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 10

Buncombe County Government offices and libraries will close on Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day. See a full schedule below.

Counties play an important role in connecting veterans with supportive housing, employment and education resources, and mental health services that treat trauma and prevent suicide. Buncombe County is no exception. The Buncombe County Veterans Service Office provides a wide array of assistance to veterans and their dependents. This assistance includes disability compensation, non-service-connected pension, survivor benefits, and more.

The Buncombe County Veterans Service Office is one of the best in the state of North Carolina, with a team of dedicated Veteran Services Officers (VSO) including Sherry Manning, Clint Cook (Air Force), Ivan Sarabia (Army), and Heath Smith (Marine Corps). The office provides a wide range of assistance to veterans and their dependents, including disability compensation, non-service-connected pension, survivor benefits, and more. Find more information and resources at buncombecounty.org/veterans.

Special Events

Operation Greenlight & Proclamation

Buncombe County will join Operation Greenlight from Nov. 6-12 to illuminate the services provided for veterans at Buncombe County Health and Human Services building at 40 Coxe Avenue (Veterans Services Offices) and the Buncombe County Courthouse (Veterans Treatment Court). This initiative aims to show support for veterans by shining a green light on supportive service buildings. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will present a proclamation in honor of our local veterans on Nov. 7 at their regular board meeting. 

Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Services invites the community to the live Veterans Day Ceremony to be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA. Events include keynote speaker, Warren Dupree, and readings from the Brothers and Sisters Like These Veteran Writing Group. This will be the first live Veterans Day ceremony since 2019.

Free Screening: Veteran's Battlefield

We are thrilled to host a free screening of the movie “Veteran’s Battlefield” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. North Carolina is home to around 700,000 veterans – the eighth largest veteran population in the nation. And with the fourth largest active-duty military presence nationwide, it stands to reason that our state needs to pay special attention to issues impacting our service members. From starting new careers to navigating a complex process to obtain earned benefits, shifting mindsets and establishing homes, it can be just too much for a person to bear… mental and physical health suffers… unemployment and even homelessness ensue. Yet, hope and help are alive in our counties. Veterans service officers in our communities are devoted to doing what they can to make life after the military the best it can be for our veterans. 

The showing is free, and no tickets are required. The snack bar will be open, and all are welcome to attend. Find more information on County Center.

County closure schedule for Veterans Day

Buncombe County Animal Shelter

The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Friday, Nov 10. Please note the Animal Shelter does not operate the same hours as the Adoption Center. We are closed on Sundays and all recognized Buncombe County holidays. On holidays, we run an emergency schedule, opening for 15 minutes only at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m.

Buncombe County Courthouse

Buncombe County courts observe the North Carolina Judicial Branch holiday schedule and will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.  

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office front desk will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, all other operations will be on a normal schedule.

Emergency Services & Public Safety Communications

Administrative offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10. EMS and 911 maintain normal operations.

Election Services

Election Services will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.

Family Justice Center

The Family Justice Center will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10. You can find 24-hour hotline information on our website.

Health & Human Services

BCHHS services will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.

Identification Bureau

The ID Bureau at 52 Coxe Ave., will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.

Mountain Mobility

Mountain Mobility will operate on a regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 10.

Parks & Recreation Services

Parks & Recreation administration offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10. All parks and facilities in the Buncombe County system are open regular hours. Observing daylight saving time, parks now close at 6 p.m.

Public Libraries

All Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11. All Libraries are regularly closed on Mondays. The digital library is always available at buncombecounty.org/library.

Register of Deeds

The Buncombe County Register of Deeds will be closed Friday, Nov. 10. Online services will remain available. 

Solid Waste

The Buncombe County Landfill and Transfer Station will operate on a regular schedule Friday, Nov. 10.

Waste Pro

Waste Pro trash and recycling collection services will operate on a regular schedule Friday, Nov. 10.