Local
1 year ago
Lawmakers convene to address Helene’s billions in damage

Gov. Cooper asked legislators to locate $3.9 billion to help pay for repairs and revitalization

Local
1 year ago
At least 30 slides found along NC stretch of parkway

The slides occurred above and below the road and have also severely damaged or swept away the roadbed in places

Education
1 year ago
A-B Tech plans to reopen Monday

The reopening follows a month-long closure because of impacts from Hurricane Helene

Local
1 year ago
What’s in the water? City increases testing

Water is being tested for aluminum, iron and manganese daily

Outdoors
1 year ago
After Helene, Pisgah Conservancy is in 4-wheel drive… Literally

The Pisgah conservation group was gifted a Can-Am UTV by Hunter Power Sports, a vehicle which will help the group access remote regions of Pisgah National Forest.

Outdoors
1 year ago
October races on with Halloween 5ks, some delays

There are several Halloween-themed spooky races occurring this weekend in Western North Carolina, but there used to be one more.

Black Mountain and Weaverville soon will decide whether to create so-called "social districts" to allow regulated "to-go" alcohol sales within specific boundaries.
Business
1 year ago
Black Mountain mayor urges residents to buy local

“As soon as you are able, get in the habit of supporting your Swannanoa Valley merchants and restaurants.” — Black Mountain Mayor C. Michael Sobol

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe updates: Restaurant reopening plans, DMV offices

Officials are trying to make it easier for restaurants to reopen.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe sets polling locations for Nov. 5

Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction required the county to replace or transfer 17 of the 80 voting sites

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe overcounts Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 for the county.