“Thank you, Mr. Branyon, for informing us about the negative environmental impacts that come with a plan of action for a six-lane freeway expansion. Once again, in the name of growth.”
New Stories
Unstoppable local businesses shift focus to community
Still in shock, local businesses owners focus on helping the community.
Letter: UNCA should evolve with new programs
“Build a new curriculum that has application in the workforce, and the students will come. In doing so, the liberal arts education offered at UNCA will not only survive, but it will also thrive.”
Asheville area doctors work through challenges to serve patients
by Andrew R. Jones To Dr. Ruchi Moore and her colleagues at Asheville’s Laurel OB/GYN, Hurricane Helene’s onslaught felt like a rerun of the COVID-19 pandemic “plus just an insane snowstorm.” The storm shuttered the practice, leaving patients in crisis, and destroyed one employee’s home. But Moore and her staff plan to reopen today, even […]
Ongoing updates on donation sites in Western North Carolina – Friday, Oct. 4
LOCATIONS: Farmers Market @ 570 Brevard Road Asheville, NC 28806 – MANNA DISTRIBUTION SITE **Please note that donation hours differ from distribution hours** MANNA will be accepting specific food, water, and supply donations from corporations, grocery stores, vendors, and individuals with extra resources to give. Items in need include Shelf-stable food (pop-top cans preferred, not […]
Ongoing updates on health-related resources in Western North Carolina for Saturday, Oct. 5
This is an ongoing list of news about health-related resources in Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
Ongoing updates about schools news on Friday, Oct. 4
The following is an ongoing list of news about education-related resources in Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. This list will be updated as new information comes in:
Ongoing updates on organizations providing free food, water in Western North Carolina (Oct. 4)
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.
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.