News release from Buncombe County: At the Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution delaying the 2025 reappraisal deadline until January 1, 2026. At this time, it is unknown how market values across the county will be impacted by the known and anticipated severity of damage to real estate […]
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Portions of Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed
News release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: The entire North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed due to portions of the roadway that have been compromised by flooding and tree hazards. Crews continue with emergency stabilization and damage assessments following Hurricane Helene. For safety reasons, park managers are asking the public to […]
SoCon Volleyball Championship moves from Asheville to Spartanburg, S.C.
Press release from the Southern Conference: SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, originally slated for Asheville, North Carolina, will be contested on Nov. 21-24 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. “We heard very clearly from some of our closest partners – Ingles Markets, Explore Asheville, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, and […]
Buncombe Commissioners delay 2025 property reappraisal; Approve $29 million FEMA award, Authorizes purchase of ambulances & more
Press release from Buncombe County: At the Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution delaying the 2025 reappraisal deadline until January 1, 2026. At this time, it is unknown how market values across the county will be impacted by the known and anticipated severity of damage to real estate […]
Small Business Info Session to be held Thursday, Oct.17
Press release from Go Local Asheville: The second Small Business Info Session will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. at Mojo Coworking. The session will focus on essential guidance for local businesses reopening after water restoration and will also address what businesses can do if they are still without water. This session will feature representatives […]
Cold weather preparations, Spectrum restoration, & U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updates
Press release from Buncombe County: Last night, water flowed in Downtown Asheville, which is significant progress, and a direct result of the hard, long hours water crews have been working. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually today at 5 p.m. The meeting can be viewed live on the Buncombe County Facebook page. […]
Residents in WNC can apply for help buying food following Hurricane Helene
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) which will begin on Oct.18, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services […]
Pisgah Forest Reopening Update
Press release from Pisgah Area Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association: As we enter the third week following Hurricane Helene, our community is beginning to shift from immediate rescue operations to the early stages of long-term recovery. While relief efforts will be ongoing for many weeks and months, some businesses are starting to reopen, and some individuals are […]
NC Sheriffs’ Association Statewide Disaster Assistance NetworkCoordinates Helene Response
Press release from the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association: The Statewide Disaster Assistance Network (SDAN) is a program created and operated by the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association to allow sheriffs’ offices across the state to request and offer aid to other sheriffs in the event of a disaster. In coordination with North Carolina Emergency Management, the North […]
TD Bank announces $500,000 in contributions to aid Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
Press release from TD Bank: TD today announced $500,000 in contributions to support local relief efforts in parts of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Donations will be distributed to a few local non-profits leading recovery efforts across the three states. TD will give $300,000 to non-profit organizations in North Carolina, $100,000 […]
Asheville Chamber launches Business Recovery Workspace
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville Chamber launches Business Recovery Workspace alongside Business Recovery Center and Mountain Strong Fund Starting Wed. Oct. 16th, Business Recovery Workspace will be available at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays for business owners, nonprofit organizations and employees displaced […]
Helene Resource Directory for week of Oct. 14
Our staff has compiled a list of important information for readers to know in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene’s devastation. Please be aware that things are changing rapidly, and some of these listings may be out-of-date by the time you read this. If you know of any information that should be included in future […]
TD announces $500,000 in contributions to aid Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
Press release from TD: CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 9, 2024 – TD today announced $500,000 in contributions to support local relief efforts in parts of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Donations will be distributed to a few local non-profits leading recovery efforts across the three states. TD will give $300,000 to […]
Henderson County update Tuesday, 10/15 9am
Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency. Henderson County to open a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) The DRC will be located at 2111 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville NC 28791, in the Blue Ridge Commons complex. The DRC will open Wednesday, October 16, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm and then daily beginning […]
City of Asheville Daily Information Sheet — Tuesday, Oct. 15
Press release from the City of Asheville: Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Resources: This is the latest information available as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 City Offices and Parks will be closed until further notice. Curfew hours are 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. We continue to encourage our community – if you see something, […]
Next small business info session: Navigating reopening
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: The second Small Business Info Session will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. at Mojo Coworking. The session will focus on essential guidance for local businesses reopening after water restoration and will also address what businesses can do if they are still without water. This session will […]
City of Hendersonville water update
From City of Hendersonville: As of Saturday, October 12, 2024, 100% of the City of Hendersonville’s water system has been sampled and confirmed as safe to drink from damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Some areas may be operating at a less-than-normal water pressure. The City of Hendersonville is aware of this and is working diligently […]
Oct. 14 disaster recovery updates
From Mayor Esther Manheimer: Connectivity is crucial during challenging times, and staying informed helps us all move forward together. That’s why, starting today, we will provide the daily resource guide in Spanish and Ukrainian (see below), ensuring more community members can access the information they need. Water service is slowly being restored—downtown should see service […]
Hurricane Helene survey
Richmond Observer news release: Hello all, We are a small news site in Richmond County North Carolina. https://richmondobserver.com Our team would like to help Western North Carolina where possible. To that end, I have attached a Google form asking those affected by Hurricane Helene what they need along with their general location. The goal is to […]
Flush-AVL fills a need in WNC
From ABC News 13: A new group is helping people in Buncombe County in need of non-potable water for flushing. Flush-AVL is using intermediate bulk containers, or IBC totes to provide large amounts of flushing water to neighborhoods. For the full story, visit avl.mx/e7y.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House to serve free meal to first responders Oct. 15
Press release from Ruth’s Chris Steak House: October 14, 2024 – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Asheville has shown determination in reopening its doors to serve the community. After being hit by the powerful storm, the family-owned restaurant has resumed operations, offering daily takeaway service seven days a week […]
