Local
1 year ago
Hundreds of roads closed in Buncombe County

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s road closure list for Buncombe County has plenty of entries.

Local
1 year ago
A closer look at the Helene-related deaths in North Carolina

The remnants of Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people in North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
Deadly floods a reminder of Appalachia’s risk from violent storms in a warming climate

“Nobody was prepared,” Hendersonville pastor Dave Marshall said. “We are shocked and devastated. Everybody knows a friend or family member that has lost a loved one.”

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas

Mission Hospital in Asheville is setting up mobile units with kitchens, bathrooms and handwashing stations

Local
1 year ago
Harris, Biden take in Helene’s destruction in separate visits to Carolinas, Georgia

President Joe Biden flew over toppled trees, twisted metal and towering piles of debris in the normally tourist-friendly downtown of Asheville on Wednesday

Local
1 year ago
Hurricane Helene’s victims include first responders

Falling trees and raging floods from Hurricane Helene killed more than 150 people when […]

Local
1 year ago
Hurricane Helene victims include family swept away in Asheville

People died in six states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Local
1 year ago
Utility protocols: Power, gas, water resources and advisories

A list of resources and information has been provided by the government about power and utilities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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.