"Mountain people are resilient": Chef Ashleigh Shanti on Black foodways, Hurricane Helene and more
A contestant on “Top Chef: Houston” in 2022, Shanti was previously nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Chef award.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
The Way Hurricanes Kill Is Changing. Helene Shows How.
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
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Asheville, Buncombe unemployment continues to improve after Hurricane Helene
Buncombe County’s unemployment rate was 6.0% in December 2024, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...
Two Things: Asheville open for business and wants you to know it; Greensboro moves on water quality
Though much work remains, tourism officials in Asheville want you to know that the welcome mat has been rolled out, and the ...
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told ...
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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance
The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...
Biltmore Village features 14 historic cottages. Should they be lifted after Helene's floods?
As conversations around climate resilience continue, some have advocated for lifting a set of 14 historic cottages in ...
Retired Hall of Fame UNC basketball coach Roy Williams helps announce debt relief to Helene-impacted western NC families
A legendary western North Carolina native has partnered with two corporations to help announce that $10 million in consumer ...
$10M debt relief initiative aids 6,500 WNC residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — $10 million worth of debt forgiveness is coming to thousands of Western North Carolina residents who ...
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WNC business response survey launches to support post-Helene business recovery efforts
By taking the time to respond to this survey, WNC business owners can have a voice in describing the depth and breadth of challenges affecting their business, their employees, and their customers,” ...