Former Honey and the Hive manager Knox Petrucci, his finance, Alison Wisely, and her 9- and 7-year-old sons died in the flooding from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27.
Marching bands from around the region will assemble to compete at the 50th Land of the Sky Marching Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 2.
The reopening follows a month-long closure because of impacts from Hurricane Helene
Three weeks after schools were forced to close due to the destruction from Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools have a plan.
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene
Local officials are scrambling to find ways to get kids back in classrooms despite power and water outages.
Several Asheville-area colleges, including UNCA, A-B Tech, and Warren Wilson College, are facing ongoing closures due to Hurricane Helene’s devastation. With power, water, and internet outages still in place, schools have become vital hubs for shelter and support. Key updates include suspended classes and storm shelter services for those in need.
Buncombe County Schools will remain closed from Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4, following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. School officials are coordinating with local emergency services to ensure the safety of students and staff.
School districts in Haywood, Swain and Graham counties have announced closures because of Hurricane Helene.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is one of only 356 schools across the country to be named a National Blue Ribbon School this year