North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told ...
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
NC Helene death toll rises to 105 with another in Buncombe; correction made for 2 counties
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced a 105th Helene-related death in North ...
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Celebrity tennis event in Asheville to raise money for nonprofits
A celebrity tennis event will be held Sunday in Asheville to benefit nonprofits in western North Carolina. Stars Servin’ Up ...
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Arthritis Foundation Donates $10,000 to Always Asheville Fund on Behalf of its Carolina Hills Classic Bike Tour
The Arthritis Foundation has announced a $10,000 donation to the Always Asheville Fund, a local initiative established by Explore Asheville to support small, independent travel and hospitality ...
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RSAA announces historic property conveyance as part of a bold reparative act
“This is not just a transaction—it is a bold and deliberate act of repair,” said Torre Garrison, Executive Director of RSAA. “This property represents a step toward justice and a powerful example of ...
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Mission tries to retain beds it gave up after closing Asheville Specialty Hospital, letter obtained by Watchdog shows
Mission Hospital is trying to keep acute care beds it gave up when it closed Asheville Specialty Hospital late last year, but ...
Enrollment up from last year at western North Carolina universities post-Helene
Emergency funding from the N.C. General Assembly allowed the universities to fix damaged infrastructure, boost financial aid, ...
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in Buncombe County.
Airbnb Sued After Guest 'Catastrophically Injured' at House
A father of five was shot four times at a 21st birthday party held at a North Carolina Airbnb, and is suing the company for damages and negligence.
After LA Fires, Climate Experts Say There Is ‘No Safe Place in the US’
More than 200 NASA staff lost homes in the LA fires. Their tragedies bring a personal perspective to rising global climate risks.
Asheville, Buncombe hotel sales declined 74% in October, 57% in November after Helene
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has previously estimated that the impact of lost visitors after Helene could lead to a $584 million loss in revenue.