Asheville community comes together to 'Be Part of the Comeback'
It's been nearly five months since Helene hit western North Carolina. People were forced to rebuild their lives, and many are still working to do so. The area is heavily dependent on tourism and ...
Volunteers deliver gifts to widows on Valentine's Day. The project began in a florist's driveway
Jillian Myers knows the devastation of losing a husband and feeling alone and empty, particularly on Valentine's Day.
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A Half Year Later, All Eyes Still On Hurricane Helene Victims
Even though Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina in September of last year, now, in mid-February of 2025, the tragedy is ...
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'We haven't forgotten': Couple's road trip ends with rescue mission of hope for Helene-struck North Carolina
One Virginia couple’s seemingly small act of kindness served as a reminder that even in challenging times, the human spirit, ...
'I'm so frustrated': Missouri woman leads Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
Seeing the damage of Hurricane Helene while sitting in Missouri, Kristi Rodda felt compelled to help. She was on the ground ...
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Asheville Art Museum's 'Asheville Strong' exhibit reflects on Helene impact, resiliency
"Asheville Strong" was designed to be a poignant, inspiring exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity and strength of ...
NC insurance commissioner talks rates, climate change and more
Causey and the N.C. Rate Bureau earlier this month settled a long-running battle over homeowners insurance rates, agreeing to ...
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Causey stresses need for flood insurance after Helene at Council of State meeting
At Tuesday’s Council of State meeting, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey, a Republican, once again ...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, NC ballad singers perform sold-out shows in Charleston
Nest of Singing Birds came to Charleston to perform their ballad swap and share the spirits and voices of their ancestors in ...
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N.C. Business Minds: Insurance commissioner on rates, climate change resiliency, health sector vitriol
Here's why North Carolina's insurance commissioner says bringing auto rates down is unlikely, and what can and might be done to mitigate climate change risks. While Hurricane Helene’s devastation will ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
Helene: Governor explains his $1B request, vows accountability
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday briefed state elected leaders on his $1 billion plan for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. “Our most immediate need in North Carolina is helping the ...