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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 ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...
The Way Hurricanes Kill Is Changing. Helene Shows How.
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the ...
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.
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 ...
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a ...
Asheville mayor details progress and challenges post-Helene in letter to residents
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer released a letter to Western North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 24. In ...
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WNC business response survey launches to support post-Helene business recovery efforts
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,” ...
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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 ...
Hurricane Helene benefit with T Bone Burnett, Sean Brock, coming to Nashville in February
Asheville's Connect Beyond Festival is hosting a Music City-based Hurricane Helene benefit in February to benefit creatives, ...
GIS celebrates $1,000 raised for Asheville
Goshen Intermediate Students celebrated on Monday their fundraising goal of $1,000 toward the East Coast flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Back in December, students at the school were given just ...