At a hospital without running water, Asheville’s Mission Hospital and its union of nurses have come to a long-awaited agreement, ratifying a new three-year contract just two weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the city.
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Helene Resource Directory for week of Oct. 7
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 Please be aware that things are changing rapidly, and some of these listings may be out-of-date by the time you read this.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 […]
2024 Election Voter Guide
In-person voting started Thursday, Oct. 17. The N.C. State Board of Elections (NCSBE) approved emergency measures at a meeting Oct. 7 to “ensure election officials can provide accessible, safe and secure voting options for residents of Western North Carolina,” according to a news release.
Much of the River Arts District looks shattered, but many buildings can be salvaged, property owners, engineer say
Sagging rooflines and toppled cinder block walls are the order of the day in the River Arts District right now, but a development team that owns 11 buildings in the district says nearly all of their buildings are salvageable.
From CPP: NC legislators commit $5 million to emergency election measures
The State Board of Elections initially requested $2.1 million to help run elections in 13 counties; instead, they will receive $5 million to aid the 25 counties that were part of the federally declared disaster area last week.
Handing over the keys: Xpress sponsors supply run
Xpress recently sponsored a supply run to Mecklenburg County. Distribution coordinator Cindy Kunst got the vehicle ready for Xpress managing editor Thomas Calder, who made the trip.
In photos: Signs of hope in WNC
Over the previous week and a half, we’ve seen plenty of devastating videos and photographs from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. In Western North Carolina, lives have been lost, homes destroyed, businesses washed away, communities decimated. As a paper, we understand the importance of documenting such events, and will be doing so in future […]
GOP leaders tour area and pledge bipartisan support for recovery
North Carolina’s elected officials pledge federal support while perpetuating some false claims of diverted FEMA funds.
From CPP: Western NC college programs adjust after disruption of Helene
No colleges have reported any injuries or fatalities, though UNC Asheville is still working to account for some of its students. A tree fell on a student-filled residence hall at Lees-McRae college in Avery County, but no one was hurt.
FEMA, strained by second major hurricane in two weeks, says troops will remain in North Carolina
“FEMA is not taking any resources away from ongoing operations here in North Carolina,” spokesman Darrell Habisch told Asheville Watchdog. “We’re providing additional available resources to Florida.”
Hotel group opens doors to first responders
The Restoration Hotel, along with three other partner hotels downtown, has opened its doors to first responders who have come to the area to help with disaster recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.
Hendersonville community members step up to help in wake of Helene
In the days after Tropical Storm Helene hit, people in Hendersonville found ways to help their neighbors in need. Here are some of their stories.
From CPP: Applying for FEMA aid in NC after Tropical Storm Helene
The deadline to apply for aid is Nov. 27.
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 […]
ArtsAVL focuses on relief resources for the arts community
ArtsAVL is coordinating disaster recovery support for WNC artists. Also: updates from other local arts organizations on relief efforts, events cancellations, opportunities to donate and volunteer and more.