Jimmy Harbison, veteran who died in Helene floods remembered as 'loving and caring' man
James 'Jimmy' Harbison died Sept. 27 while trying to make it across Twin Laurel Road to visit his friend in Swannano during ...
Today: Deadline for victims of hurricanes Milton & Helene to request FEMA assistance
Tuesday is your final day to seek federal help if you were impacted by Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Helene. The deadline for ...
Helene damages delay Ecusta Trail opening by six months, over $400K in damages
Thousands of dollars in damage from Helene means a months-long setback for the Ecusta Trail. The first section of the 19-mile ...
Asheville estimates $18M in lost revenue after Helene; where were biggest losses?
The city estimates $17-$18 million in revenue loss for the current fiscal year due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene.
Budget, division, Helene, new leaders: What to watch as NC legislative session begins
The new year ushers in a new North Carolina legislative session and a new governor. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein was sworn in ...
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State officials release names of 104 NC Helene victims
For months, the public has relied mainly on individual reports of loved ones killed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina but ...
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United Way of Southwest Virginia raises $2M for Hurricane Helene relief
United Way of Southwest Virginia has raised millions of dollars to help communities throughout the Commonwealth continue to ...
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No evidence N.C. law enforcement stole generators donated for Helene victims
Mitchell County officials say it’s inaccurate, and that the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse donated the generators and sheriff’s deputies distributed them. A Samaritan’s Purse spokesperson said the ...
Helene: Gubernatorial orders send aid for 12,000 without safe housing
Gov. Josh Stein visited Swannanoa and signed five executive orders giving aid to western North Carolina in the recovery from ...
How are Henderson County home sales faring in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene?
In October 2024, there were 146 homes sold with median sale price $465,000 in County. How has real estate changed since ...
Helene recovery: Tax deadlines, debris removal, trash pickup delays, more
Portions of Bald Rock Road in Hendersonville are being rebuilt on Nov. 8, 2024. When Tropical Storm Helene landed in WNC Sept ...