Helene’s damage: At least 6,000 miles of roads, more than 1,000 bridges and culverts and about 126,000 homes
Restaurant owner Katie Button spoke to N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey about her struggles with insurance companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Gov. Cooper asked legislators to locate $3.9 billion to help pay for repairs and revitalization
The slides occurred above and below the road and have also severely damaged or swept away the roadbed in places
The reopening follows a month-long closure because of impacts from Hurricane Helene
Water is being tested for aluminum, iron and manganese daily
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.
There are several Halloween-themed spooky races occurring this weekend in Western North Carolina, but there used to be one more.
“As soon as you are able, get in the habit of supporting your Swannanoa Valley merchants and restaurants.” — Black Mountain Mayor C. Michael Sobol
Officials are trying to make it easier for restaurants to reopen.