Resources for businesses­, employees

The following resources were compiled from lists from Explore Asheville and Mountain BizWorks. The following is up-to-date as of Oct. 8. Love Asheville From Afar Initiative In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene, the Love Asheville From Afar initiative was launched in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Association, Go Local Asheville, ArtsAVL, the […]

FEMA offers range of assistance

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) so far has provided more than $26 million in housing and other types of assistance to over 25,000 households in North Carolina as of Oct. 5. The relief agency is providing assistance with home repairs, temporary housing and property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). Individuals may also qualify for help […]

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 […]