Grandfather Mountain welcomes visitors for classes, events, after Helene
Tourism is a huge financial aspect for mountain communities so Grandfather Mountain is ready for visitors to take advantage of...
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Reduce to Rebuild program in Buncombe County, N.C.
The county is offering a 50% cost reduction for the fees tied to the permitting and planning process. BUNCOMBE COUNTY,...
Chimney Rock reopens June 27 after Hurricane Helene recovery
Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene's damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. —...
TDOT nears completion on Hurricane Helene repairs
TDOT has restored nearly 94% of Tennessee roads damaged by Hurricane Helene in the past eight months. Here's what work...
Gov. Stein appoints 2 new members to western NC Helene recovery office
“The devastation has been horrific, but the fortitude and perseverance of western North Carolinians is extraordinary,” Sharon Decker said. CHARLOTTE,...
NC homeowners hit with 7.5% insurance rate hike
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters finally receded last September, Alex Webber thought the worst was over. The co‑owner of...
Norfolk Southern celebrates “a major milestone,” reopens freight into Asheville
Norfolk's "Thoroughbred Team" has used more than 160,000 tons of materials to rebuild 13 miles of track between Newport and...
Norfolk Southern celebrates “a major milestone,” reopens freight into Asheville
Norfolk's "Thoroughbred Team" has used more than 160,000 tons of materials to rebuild 13 miles of track between Newport and...
FEMA scales back support for Hurricane Helene recovery
FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Lawmakers are...
I-40 may not fully reopen until 2028
While I-40 partially reopened a few months after Helene, full recovery will take much longer. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Months...