From Dogwood Health Trust: Today, Dogwood Health Trust announces more than $30 million in initial relief funding for the unnatural devastation across Western North Carolina (WNC) from Hurricane Helene. This funding responds to short-term, immediate needs and was approved by a unanimous vote by the full board of directors at an emergency meeting on Oct. […]
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Biltmore Estate issues update as of October 2, 2024
News update from Biltmore Estate: We appreciate your patience as we navigate this crisis together and we are committed to providing updates as they are available. Impacts on the Estate: Due to significant flooding, impassable roads, and widespread power outages in our region from Tropical Storm Helene, Biltmore will remain closed until further notice as […]
UNC Health Pardee update Friday, Oct. 4
From UNC Health Pardee: Pardee Hospital and emergency department remain open 24/7 for emergent medical care. We’re happy to share that the Pardee Cancer Center will resume normal operations today. The following locations will be open today, Friday, Oct. 4: Carolina Lung and Sleep at Pardee (CLASP) Outpatient Radiology / Breast Imaging Pardee […]
Free phone service for businesses that have lost access to their phone lines
From Ringfree phone services: As part of our commitment to supporting the community in this difficult time, we are offering free temporary phone service to businesses impacted by the storm that are not currently using Ringfree services. Our goal is to help businesses stay connected as they work through recovery, even if their existing phone […]
Asheville Police searching For stabbing suspect
Asheville Police Department press release: Asheville Police are searching for a man charged with stabbing two people yesterday morning in west Asheville which left one man dead. Asheville Police responded around 7:06 a.m. on October 3rd to reports of a stabbing in the 200 block of Short Michigan Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources, Friday, Oct. 4
City of Asheville press release: New updates are posted daily. This is the latest information available as of 9 a.m. Friday, Oct 4, 2024 ***To support the safest environment, a curfew is in effect from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. until further notice.*** City Offices and Parks will be closed until further notice. Updates […]
Small Business Administration offering low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profits
A message from U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery: Please allow me to introduce myself as the Public Affairs Specialist representing SBA in the Presidential Declaration NC20701 equivalent to FEMA 4827-DR NC. The disaster declaration covers Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, […]
Additional information on storm debris removal in Henderson County
Press release from Henderson County Emergency Management: Henderson County will provide free curbside storm debris to county residents. The county is working with a contractor to pick up all storm debris on DOT, municipal and private roads. This process started on Oct. 2. The county is partnering with the municipalities within the county for this […]
West Asheville man charged with multiple crimes
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office press release: On Thursday, Oct. 4, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a wellness check in the 100 block of Pisgah Road in Asheville, N.C. As deputies approached the residence, they came under gunfire, with approximately four shots being fired. the deputies took cover until the Buncombe County Special Response […]
Ecusta Trail is closed
Henderson County Emergency Management reminder: The Ecusta Trail is closed. A contractor is clearing storm debris and the trail is not safe for use. The public should avoid using the Ecusta Trail until further notice.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Humane Society of Charlotte emergency transport of 44 shelter animalss
Press release from ASPCA: At the request of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) assisted with the emergency transport of 44 homeless dogs and cats from BWAR after the shelter was devastated by severe flooding due to […]
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates, Friday, Oct. 4
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates: New call center, donation center & Town of Woodfin and Biltmore Forest updates
NCDAC foresees no further storm related transfers
Press release from NC Department of Public Safety: Today the NC Department of Adult Correction transferred 151 men from Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville to three other prisons, completing the movement of offenders from prisons in storm impacted areas of western North Carolina. NCDAC officials anticipate no additional transfers from storm-affected locations. This week, corrections […]
Commissioner Causey cautions public to be on the lookout for scammers and storm-related fraud
Press release from N.C. Department of Insurance: RALEIGH — As the Department of Insurance continues to respond to Hurricane Helene with other local, state and federal agencies, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to protect themselves and their property from scammers and home repairs that could be fraudulent activity. “After any storm, especially one […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina resources update (Oct. 4)
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: Starting today (10/4) the Asheville YMCA is distributing food, water, and other emergency supplies (diapers, wipes, toiletries) daily from 10-5. WiFi and charging are available. The Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion is serving as an emergency shelter. They are open to the public from 2-6 daily for […]
Haywood Co Tropical Storm Helene Update
From Haywood County: Distribution Sites Woodland Baptist Church, 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville Service: Supplies available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 6PM; donations accepted. Saturday from 9AM – 6PM. Sunday from 2PM – 6PM. Jonathan Valley Elementary School, 410 Hall Dr, Waynesville Service: Supplies available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 6PM; donations accepted. Bethel Elementary […]
Ongoing transportation updates for western North Carolina Friday, Oct. 4
From NCDOT: A “DO NOT DRIVE” message remains in place from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for most of Western North Carolina. Unless it is an emergency, please do not travel to the hardest hit communities. Cherokee, Graham and Swain counties ARE FULLY OPEN to people who can access them through safe routes. NCDOT […]
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards on Tropical Storm Helene Recovery
From U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards: Western North Carolina has been the focus of many people over the past week. We’ve seen an outpouring of support and I know there are many more out there who are ready to assist, they just need to know how. That is why I have put together a page on […]
Reynolds Volunteer Fire Dept. & Reynolds Baptist Church opens food and water depot
Clean water, food, and critical home supplies open to the public daily from 9am to 4pm and hosted at Reynolds Baptist Church: 20 Rose Hill Rd. Asheville, NC 28803
Free furniture from Davis Home Furniture in Biltmore Village
From Keith Davis, owner of Davis Home Furniture in Biltmore Village: To all my friends in Asheville, I need your help. We had 2 feet of water in our furniture store, Davis Home furniture. All of the furniture has been touched by water, but millions of dollars worth of furniture is only water damaged and […]
Pardee Hospital Tropical Storm Helene update
UNC Health Pardee update: We are continually thankful for our community partners who have supported us as we work to bring care to our region. As always, Pardee Hospital and the emergency department remain open 24/7 for emergent medical care. The following locations will be open on Thursday, 10/3: Pardee Rx – Fleming Pardee […]