Costco Walks Away
After decades of locals begging for a Costco in Buncombe County, it’s officially dead. Costco pulled the plug. You can read the official February 17, 2026 withdrawal letter submitted to the City of Asheville, as reported by the Asheville Citizen-Times here.
Dave's Take
If you were excited for that membership card and those $1.50 hot dogs, join the club. For now, keep your receipts — the nearest Costco is still a tank of gas away. Will this eventually get sorted out? Maybe, but I wouldn't hold my breath.