Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here’s how you can help
As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now ...
WNC presbytery conveys West Asheville church property to reparations nonprofit
A West Asheville church has changed hands with the conveyance of its Haywood Road property from the WNC presbytery to a ...
National Signing Day: Which WNC football players signed to play in college?
It's National Signing Day in Western North Carolina. The signing period reopened on Feb. 5, when unsigned football players ...
Duke Endowment pledges $5M to aid WNC small businesses post-Helene: Gov. Stein
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the ...
WNC Communities seeks nominations for 2025 WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame
WNC Communities is now accepting nominations for the Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame, according to a press release from the nonprofit. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals ...
Residents and lawmakers react to Gov. Josh Stein $1-billion request to rebuild WNC
With the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continuing to devastate the western part of the state, Gov. Josh Stein in a visit to ...
Mercy Chefs open Beacon of Hope kitchen in Black Mountain to continue to serve WNC
Mercy Chefs has opened a Beacon of Hope kitchen in Black Mountain that will operate at least through the summer.
With 600K fish lost to Helene, WNC anglers will see reduced stock, 'modified plan' in 2025
Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from ...
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Early ed, higher ed, funding, AI, WNC, and more: Hunt Institute convenes legislators to talk about education
Early ed, higher ed, funding, AI, WNC, and more, bipartisan retreat focuses on policy opportunities and needs across the ...
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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,” ...
WNC Congressman asked to help tackle FEMA review, reform
Western North Carolina's Congressman, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, has been asked by President Trump to help overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, thanks to his appointment to a newly created ...
Gov. Stein requests $1.07 billion in funding for Helene rebuilding efforts in WNC
Gov. Josh Stein will be holding a news conference on Feb. 3 at MANNA Food Bank in Mills River, to announce his budget request ...