Local
1 year ago
‘Complete devastation out there,’ search and rescue team member says

At least 57 people died in the flooding and devastation caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene

Local
1 year ago
Biltmore Village reopening remains muddy question mark

The heavily flooded community is still damaged and under construction as crews keep a tight lid on its entrances.

Local
1 year ago
Mules are being used to deliver supplies in rural Buncombe County, North Carolina

Mountain Mule Packers Ranch and Cajun Navy 16 partner to deliver much needed supplies to those stranded by Hurricane Helene.

Local
1 year ago
Some pharmacies open: Here’s where to get prescriptions refilled

In the mad scramble to get food, water and gas, many people are also searching for a place to get their prescription medicines.

Local
1 year ago
Shipping food stuffs, etc. to Asheville iffy right now

Shipping operations have been temporarily suspended to Buncombe County because of the lack of safe roads.

Local
1 year ago
Black Mountain Update: water, sewer systems still down, power restored to downtown

While power has been restored to parts of downtown Black Mountain, the majority of the town remains without electricity. Emergency services continue working on water restoration and aiding residents affected by the catastrophic damage. Daily community meetings provide critical updates.

Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS | Governor Cooper and FEMA Assess Hurricane Helene’s Damage in Western North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and state officials, visited Western North Carolina today to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 2: ‘Psycho’

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Local
1 year ago
President Biden and Vice President Harris address nation on federal response to Hurricane Helene

Both President Biden and Vice President Harris addresses the nation about the response to Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern US.

Local
1 year ago
Crews search for survivors days after Helene’s deluge

Searchers fanned out across the region, using helicopters to get past washed-out bridges and hiking through wilderness to reach isolated homes