Various organizations are providing free food to Western North Carolina residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. This list will be updated as new information comes in.
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From CPP: Talking with people in Asheville following Helene
Conversations with ordinary people in Asheville about what recent days have been like, their hopes and fears after Tropical Storm Helene.
Ongoing updates about trash and recycling services Friday, Oct. 4
WastePro conducting trash pickup on Thursday, Oct. 3
Ongoing update on communications and internet connectivity from Friday, Oct. 4
The following is an ongoing list of news about communications-related resources in Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
City of Asheville shares Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources
Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman complies a list of recovery resources
Important resources for WNC artists and arts organizations
Press release from ArtsAVL: Our hearts are breaking for our community, especially for our creative community. As your #1 arts advocate, ArtsAVL is here for you! We are doing everything we can to provide local creatives with aid resources. We are also working diligently to secure funding to help with immediate needs and long term […]
From CPP: NC school systems in storm’s wake struggle to adapt
Systems are still assessing damage to school buildings and confronting the transportation, energy and supply difficulties that will likely plague them for weeks to come.
From CPP: The vote must go on. Planning elections in a disaster area.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections released the beginnings of a plan Monday to address voting access in the western part of the state following devastation wrought by Tropical Storm Helene.
MANNA FoodBank launches donation and distribution center
In response to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene, MANNA FoodBank is launching a critical donation and distribution effort to support those affected across Western North Carolina.
Storm Helene stories
Tell us your about your experiences during Hurricane Helene. Perhaps your father-in-law spent all night scooping water out of the basement with a leaking Lowe’s bucket. Or maybe you and your neighbors banded together to clear trees on your street. Whatever the story may be, we want to hear it and consider it for publication.
FEMA disaster assistance
If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible to receive disaster assistance from FEMA.
UPDATE: Pack Square water distribution site will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 1
Drinking water is being distributed at Pack Square Park, 70 Court Plaza.
Asheville, Buncombe County announce water distribution sites
For the first time since the storm hit overnight Thursday, Sept. 26, water has arrived for distribution to residents in need of potable and non-potable water.
On the Record: Council member Sage Turner talks West Asheville, live music and her quest for reelection
Xpress wraps up its “On the Record” series with current council member Sage Turner, who is running for reelection. Unlike the other five subjects in the limited series, Turner opted to walk and talk, as she meandered through West Asheville on a recent afternoon.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Tyler Ramsey join forces
Shiver in the Pines debuts Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at Diana Wortham Theatre.
City Council approves new housing mix at former Ramada Inn
After a previous developer went bankrupt, a new plan focuses on supportive housing for veterans and affordable housing.
Gardening with Xpress: Preserving peppers, growing Brussels sprouts and saving squash seeds
DIY projects for using fall’s bounty of peppers and chiles to spice up your pantry. Also, advice on growing Brussels sprouts in WNC and saving squash seeds.