North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
The boil water advisory for Asheville, North Carolina, residents has been lifted after Helene damaged the city's distribution system nearly two months ago.
Hurricane Helene impacted millions in North Carolina. For the socially vulnerable, recovery can be a challenge
As North Carolinians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, socially vulnerable communities face many more challenges in their recovery.
There's a battle to stave off evictions in post-Helene North Carolina
Asheville officials said they support an evictions pause - a measure that was instituted in Maui after last summer’s fires and in most states during the coronavirus pandemic. But in North Carolina, only the governor, the general assembly or the state Supreme Court can enact a moratorium.
Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
Tourists seeking opportunities to support Asheville and Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene can consider these tips.
In rural North Carolina, dozens of water systems were knocked out by Hurricane Helene. Recovery could take years
The flooding that devastated western North Carolina knocked out water systems, and some small towns still don't have water.
How a group is working to bring holiday cheer to western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Toys for Tots anticipates a greater need this year for donations in western North Carolina after the Helene disaster.
‘Avalanche’ of evictions about to hit North Carolina in long aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast at the end of September, killing at least 62 people, but the long-term damage from the storm is still being felt in places like North Carolina. There, scores of people are facing eviction as the state struggles with a combination economic-housing crisis.
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Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital
The long-term care facility was the only one of its kind in western N.C.; patients will have to seek care elsewhere.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry
Though they were seven hours away, their suffering felt like his own. He couldn’t bear the thought of watching his home ...
The gift of shelter: Donated campers give hope, community in Western North Carolina
The same Appalachian areas still recovering from Helene are expected to get more snow in the days following Thanksgiving.
What is North Carolina's state dog? This breed dates back almost 300 years
North Carolina is one of only 12 states in the country that has an official state dog. Here's why the American Kennel Club ...
UNC Asheville will pay for in-state tuition for spring 2025; Other support for students?
UNC Asheville announced it will cover in-state tuition costs for all students in the spring with the support of the North ...
December 2024: Things to do in Asheville and beyond!
Holly Jolly events begin Dec. 6 in Black Mountain. The Christmas parade is Dec. 7. For details, visit ...
Small businesses in Asheville encourages people to shop local this weekend
Before you whip out your wallet for Black Friday, consider supporting small businesses affected by Helene, including stores ...
More than 2.2 million North Carolinians to travel for Thanksgiving as gas prices drop
More than 2.2 million North Carolinians are expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving and with nearly 44,000 more ...