Buncombe Instant
Buncombe refers both to a physical place——and the etymological root of the word "bunk" (meaning nonsense). To dive deep into the topic, one must look at the resilient spirit of its modern community and the curious political maneuver that gave the world a new term for empty talk. The Etymology: How a County Became "Nonsense"
: Local environmental efforts include the NC Bradford Pear Bounty , a program encouraging landowners to replace invasive trees with native species. buncombe
: Realizing his colleagues were bored and ready to vote, Walker insisted on finishing his dull speech, claiming he was simply "speaking for Buncombe" to impress his constituents back home. Buncombe refers both to a physical place——and the