People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
Local
11 months ago
257 roads still closed almost 3 months after Helene

The dozens of closed roads in North Carolina include portions of major routes and several state highways

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was charged with first-degree statutory sex offense and two counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man accused of child sex offenses in Asheville in 2016 arrested

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.

On The Town
11 months ago
Woman brings free books to Appalachia as modern ‘packhorse librarian’

Kirsten Turner is reviving a Great Depression-era initiative in the Appalachian mountains to bring books to people in need.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Dec. 13-15

The holiday season is ramping up in preparation for Christmas Day. Check out the events happening this weekend in your local community.

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24 (1)
Local
11 months ago
Here’s where to get help removing Helene debris from your property

More than 1,100 property owners have applied to have disaster debris removed from their property through the Private Property Debris Removal Program

Education
11 months ago
2-hour delays at some schools because of road conditions

Some area schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday because of road conditions

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
Business
11 months ago
More ways to get FEMA help in Asheville area

Check out this story for information about the types of help FEMA is offering Helene victims and how to apply

Education
11 months ago
Number of homeless students soars after Helene slams Asheville Area

Reports list more than 1,300 students in Buncombe County Schools as being without permanent homes.

On The Town
11 months ago
Roll the whole fam out for free Friday skating at Holiday Skate Jam

Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting a free, festive holiday rollerskating extravaganza at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Friday, Dec. 13.

Ask The Expert
11 months ago
Ask the Expert: 5 tips for avoiding contractor ripoffs post-Helene

Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a professional trade organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the local housing industry and those who work within residential construction.