Press release from Go Local Asheville: Asheville, NC – Local small business owners impacted by Hurricane Helene are invited to attend a Small Business Info Session: Financial Recovery on Thursday, October 10, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Mojo Coworking (81 Broadway Street). This session will provide valuable insights and resources to help small […]
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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards: Debunking Helene response myths
Press release from U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards: Dear Friend, Over the past 10 days, I have been proud of how our mountain communities have come together to help one another. We have seen a level of support that is unmatched by most any other disaster nationwide; but amidst all of the support, we have also seen […]
FEMA fact sheet: North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene recovery
Press release from FEMA: Coordinated Tropical Storm Response FEMA has approved more than $37 million in housing and other types of assistance for over 28,000 North Carolina households. Staffing: More than 1,000 FEMA staff are on the ground in North Carolina, with more arriving daily. Over 1,200 Urban Search and Rescue personnel are in North […]
Courthouse is open for essential business only
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office: ASHEVILLE N.C. — The Buncombe County Courthouse is open for essential operations only beginning on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have received a traffic or misdemeanor citation and your case was set this week in district ADMIN court, your case […]
Buncombe County response agencies host community briefing in Black Mountain
Press release from Buncombe County: ASHEVILLE – Buncombe County Government and response partners will hold a Community Briefing in Black Mountain at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Speakers will include agencies directly involved in rescue and recovery efforts. WHO: Buncombe County Government WHAT: Community Briefing WHEN: Sunday, October 6. 2024, 4:00 PM Eastern […]
NC Emergency Management shares debris cleanup guidelines
Press release from NC Department of Public Safety: RALEIGH — In the coming days and weeks, clearing debris will become an important focus of our recovery efforts. That will include separating debris into the following categories: 1) large appliances; 2) construction debris; 3) vegetative debris; 4) hazardous waste; 5) electronics; and 6) household waste. Debris needs to be separated into these […]
FernLeaf Community Charter School decimated by Hurricane Helene
Press release from FernLeaf Community Charter School: Fletcher, NC – FernLeaf Community Charter School has suffered a total loss of its Creek Campus location following the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall and destruction to the region last week. FernLeaf is a Kindergarten through 12th grade school […]
Biltmore launches WNC disaster relief fund
Press release from Biltmore: Asheville, N.C. (October 7, 2024) — Amidst immeasurable challenges following the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, Biltmore remains steadfast in a commitment to support employees and the Western North Carolina community on the path to rebuilding. While the estate remains closed due to storm damage, as well as technology infrastructure, power, […]
No injuries found amid reports of WNC chemical contamination in floodwaters, mud
By Katie Myers, Blue Ridge Public Radio This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. After multiple viral posts on social media concerning potential chemical exposure, volunteers and residents engaged in Helene cleanup have begun to worry that a PVC pipe manufacturer in Asheville may have spilled […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene updates for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The latest from the City of Asheville.
Biden cabinet member to assess Hurricane Helene damage, meet business owners in Asheville
Press release from U.S. Small Business Administration: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Asheville, North Carolina to assess damage from Hurricane Helene, meet with survivors, and tour a local SBA Business Recovery Center. Accompanied by U.S. Representative Kathy Manning […]
A message from 103.3 Asheville FM
Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by the disaster and the ensuing struggle of rescue and recovery. We’re grateful to report that our entire volunteer community of DJs, show hosts, board members and staff are all safe and accounted for. Since the storm hit, I’m told of how many of our […]
Helene Recovery Update From MAHEC
From MAHEC: PATIENT CARE As power and water are restored at various MAHEC locations, we are able to re-open some offices to increase access to patient care. This status list is current as of Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m.: MAHEC Family Health at Enka-Candler: Open for walk-in, urgent primary care to MAHEC patients, Mon.-Fri., […]
Buncombe County Board and Commission meetings cancelled
From Buncombe County Board and Commission: NOTICE is hereby given that all Buncombe County Board and Commission meetings are cancelled until further Notice, or unless Noticed otherwise. The Clerk’s Office will provide Notice when all meetings resume.
Statement from Buncombe County election services director Corinne Duncan Oct. 7
From Buncombe County Election Services: Buncombe County Election Services Director Corinne Duncan is reassuring our community that Buncombe County will vote. All staff and board members are accounted for and despite personal hardship, the Election Services team has been organizing to make sure this community has a voice in choosing the people that represent us […]
Henderson County Helene update for Monday, Oct. 7
Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency and the curfew has been amended to 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners will hold their scheduled meeting this evening at 5:30 pm at the Henderson County Historic Courthouse. You can stream the meeting at https://vimeo.com/event/4551926 Resource […]
NOTICE: Cancellation of Board and Commission meetings
Press release from Buncombe County: NOTICE is hereby given that all Buncombe County Board and Commission meetings are cancelled until further Notice, or unless Noticed otherwise. The Clerk’s Office will provide Notice when all meetings resume.
Haywood County Helene update for Monday, Oct. 7
Press release from Haywood County: Points of distribution in Haywood County are in need of propane and cleaning supplies to support those affected by Helene. Drop-Off Location: Woodland Baptist Church, 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville For large donations (18-wheelers, etc): Call the Call Center at 828-356-2020 Please note: We cannot accept clothing, toys, or gently used […]
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates for Monday, Oct. 7
Buncombe County Hurricane Helene Updates: Flushing Water Available, Water Restoration Updates & Oxygen Refill
Message from Jackson County Emergency Management
Press release from Jackson County: 1 – Jackson County will be picking up vegetative and C&D debris. It must be separated and placed at the curb. Debris should not be placed in a manner that blocks the roadway and or placed on an exposed cable. I have attached a graphic in both English and Spanish […]
Bipartisan State Board unanimously approves measures to help WNC voters
Press release from N.C. State Board of Elections: RALEIGH — The bipartisan State Board of Elections on Monday unanimously approved a long list of emergency measures to help Helene victims vote in the 2024 election and ensure election officials can provide accessible, safe, and secure voting options for residents of Western North Carolina. The 5-0 […]