Diane and Bill Merz detail their experience living through the storm, surviving off community help and generators ...

Chimney Rock could reopen to the public by Memorial Day. That’s according to the village mayor, who says they’re making progress on reconstruction. Steady progress. That's the scene along Main Street ...

Rain, which led to flooding and landslides, was the most deadly part of the storm, followed by wind. Read more at ...

There's a debate in the North Carolina General Assembly over how much money to set aside for hurricane recovery in the ...

North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene's ...

Buncombe County’s unemployment rate was 6.0% in December 2024, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ...

Rep. Dudley Greene (R-85) represents Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey and Avery counties in the House. He is a primary sponsor of House Bill 47: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. "At this point, ...

Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane ...

Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, pledged to build 100 homes for Avery County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene.

By taking the time to respond to this survey, WNC business owners can have a voice in describing the depth and breadth of challenges affecting their business, their employees, and their customers,” ...

Helene recovery is now a numbers game. With a $60 billion cost, the state of North Carolina and the federal government aren’t expected to be able to foot the bill.