Press release from Buncombe County: In response to Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting under authority of an emergency resolution by the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). On Oct. 7, the NCSBE authorized Buncombe and a dozen other counties that were “severely […]
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All Souls Counseling Center reopening planned for Thursday, Oct. 10
Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Our thoughts and prayers are with community members who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. It is difficult to put into words what we have experienced as a community, but like many of you, we have been inspired by neighbors helping neighbors and so much support coming into our community […]
UNC Health Pardee update for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Press release from UNC Health Pardee: As operations have been stabilized for most all UNC Health Pardee practices and clinics, this will be our last update. Any further updates or changes will be communicated via social media, the website, or directly with patients. Thank you, media partners, for your partnership in bringing this information to […]
Mission Hospital nurses in Asheville ratify new contract with HCA management
Press release from National Nurses United: Registered nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., voted in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract this week, winning measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention. Nurses represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the nation’s largest nurses union, say the newly ratified agreement with […]
Disaster relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (updated)
Press release from the The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints: Disaster relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begin in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene WHAT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. 14 communities throughout the Southeast will receive approximately […]
Advice on drying out historic buildings
The following information arrives courtesy of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County and the State Historic Preservation Office: 1. Prioritize Safety Precautions Before beginning any restoration efforts, ensure your safety and that of others. Assume power lines are live, turn off electricity, and check for gas leaks. Be cautious of contaminated floodwaters, wear protective […]
Sheriff Quentin Miller’s Remarks at the October 8th Briefing
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Below is a copy of Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller’s remarks at the October 8th Briefing: As I walked through our facilities earlier today, I was struck by something that deeply moved me. Amid our restoration, our deputies recovered the flag that had flown over our office. It […]
Henderson County no longer asking for physical donations, continues to accept financial contributions
Press release from Henderson County: In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Henderson County has been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community and beyond. We are grateful for the outpouring of support in the form of physical donations, (water, food, supplies) However, due to the current needs of our relief efforts, we are no longer […]
Small business info session: Financial recovery
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 […]
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., […]