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Unemployment eased in Asheville and Buncombe in November amid Helene recovery
The Asheville metro area still has the state’s highest unemployment rate, according to the state Department of Commerce.
A North Carolina county pummeled by Hurricane Helene suffers another blow
Avery County in North Carolina suffered a setback over the weekend when rain washed away a dozen foot bridges that provided ...
First Responders Can’t Reach Those in Need in N.C. County Hit by Flooding Only Months After Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
"It's just a lot of despair here. We want to be optimistic, but it is super difficult," said a member of a grassroots ...
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A western North Carolina college president looks back on a tumultuous semester
Warren Wilson college is located in one of the areas Hurricane Helene hit hardest earlier this year. President Damián ...
Addressing insurance costs, recovery efforts in North Carolina
Insurers can no longer isolate risks geographically; no region in North Carolina is safe from climate-related hazards.
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$1.8 million distributed for Hurricane Helene relief
(January 3, 2025) Over the past two weeks, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) distributed $1,810,337 to nonprofits providing hurricane recovery services in Western North ...
Asheville boutique hotel impacted by Hurricane Helene voted one of the best new hotels in the U.S.
A boutique hotel in western North Carolina’s biggest city has been voted one of the best new places to stay in the U.S.
FEMA extends Hurricane Helene disaster assistance deadline for North Carolina survivors
Federal leaders have extended the deadline for Hurricane Helene disaster survivors in North Carolina to apply for government assistance until Feb. 6, 2025.
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FEMA and North Carolina Offer Financial Aid for Flood Mitigation to Mecklenburg County Homeowners
FEMA and North Carolina offer financial aid for Hurricane Helene flood victims through HMGP for home buy-outs or elevation ...