Homeland Security head and other officials to visit Asheville for Helene recovery efforts
The new secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem is headed to Asheville. On Saturday, Feb. 8, Noem will meet with Helene ...
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AVL records second-busiest year despite post-Helene downturn
The airport saw its second straight year of more than 2 million passengers last year, officials announced Thursday.
Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt.
Golfers face few options after Hurricane Helene leaves courses needing major repairs
This week's warmer weather is usually an invitation for golfers to get out on the course during the winter season. But this ...
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Asheville, Buncombe unemployment continues to improve after Hurricane Helene
Buncombe County’s unemployment rate was 6.0% in December 2024, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ...
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Two Things: Asheville open for business and wants you to know it; Greensboro moves on water quality
Though much work remains, tourism officials in Asheville want you to know that the welcome mat has been rolled out, and the city and Buncombe County could use the boost.
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The People in Charge Won’t Save Us From Climate Catastrophe. We’ll Need to Do It Ourselves.
Grassroots efforts in places like North Carolina show what we can—and increasingly must—do in a world plagued by climate ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance
The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...
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Helene cleanup ramps up in western North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, tens of thousands of homes were damaged and large swaths of ...
Biltmore Village features 14 historic cottages. Should they be lifted after Helene's floods?
As conversations around climate resilience continue, some have advocated for lifting a set of 14 historic cottages in Biltmore Village.
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Stein requests $1.07B to rebuild western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Governor Josh Stein has proposed $1.07 billion Monday in immediate funding to support rebuilding western North Carolina.