'Nothing like this': National Guard rushes supplies to communities cut off by Helene
For members of the North Carolina National Guard, missions to fly in supplies to areas hard-hit by Tropical Storm Helene ...
Violent, property crime decreased in Black Mountain in 2024; department fully staffed
Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker said both property and violent crime rates decreased in the town in 2024.
Buncombe Commissioners support Hellbender, approve funds for animal shelter, school nurses
Buncombe Board of Commissioners gave a financial update on Feb. 4. They support the Eastern Hellbender and disburse funds for animal shelter and school nurses.
'Onto the street': In a month, 5,000 have left FEMA Helene hotels in WNC; over 700 remain
A majority of those who were in the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program have left the program as of early February.
What is a Red Card? ILRC helps immigrants understand their constitutional rights
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center's cards aim to help people in the U.S. invoke their Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights.
Asheville will receive $225M in federal disaster recovery funds: What must happen now?
HUD announced Asheville would receive $225 million in federal recovery dollars for Helene. Now, the city must create an action plan.
Appalachian Trail in Western NC reopens more than four months after Helene
A part of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina has reopened nearly four and a half months after Helene.
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Beyond the Dais: Running the trails with Commissioner Drew Ball
Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Buncombe County Commissioner Drew Ball about biking, maintaining trails and Jimi Hendrix ...
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FEMA reports difficulty in contacting dozens of temporary hotel residents
FEMA representative Ina Chan explained that the agency has used flyers, text messages, calls and emails to attempt to contact ...