Stein tours Helene-ravaged Yancey County; views storm’s impact on schools and community
Gov. Josh Stein toured Helene-ravaged Yancey County on March 6. He's pressing lawmakers for more support, so WNC communities ...
Wildfires burn across Carolinas as season peaks. What's ahead as Helene's impact comes into focus?
A wildfire near Myrtle Beach is one of many to strike NC and SC as drought, low humidity and high winds challenge fire crews ...
Asheville Answers: More restaurant, brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene?
A reader asks for an update on restaurant and brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene hit Asheville in fall 2024.
Federal loans are available for Upstate residents and small businesses affected by Helene
Residents in Greenville County and throughout the Upstate could be eligible for low interest disaster relief loans from the ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway visits high despite Helene. Trump officials don't want it publicized
National Park Service administrators issued a memo March 5 stating visitation statistics would not be publicized by national ...
Hendersonville businesses still struggle five months after Helene's impact
After more than five months since Helene wrecked through the mountains, many areas like Downtown Hendersonville are still ...
Blue Ridge Parkway sees visitor numbers plunge after Hurricane Helene's impact
The Blue Ridge Parkway has released new numbers showing a sharp drop of visitation after Helene hit the mountains.
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Stein tours Helene-ravaged Yancey County; views storm’s impact on schools and community
Helene caused widespread damage across Western North Carolina, but Yancey County was particularly hard hit. In a March 6 visit to Yancey County, Gov. Josh Stein met with local officials, educators ...
NC Gov. Josh Stein calls for bipartisanship, efficiency, says he’ll sign Helene bill
This is Democratic N.C. Gov. Josh Stein’s first State of the State address. House Speaker Destin Hall will give the ...
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Covering the economic impact of climate change
Katie Myers covers climate issues in Appalachia through a collaboration between Blue Ridge Public Radio and Grist. Her ...
Hurricane Helene action plan ‘not acceptable’ over DEI criteria: Scott Turner
More than 200 people died as a result of Hurricane Helene. Damages to public property in North Carolina alone added up to roughly $1 billion.
Tar Heel Traveler: NC musician describes Helene's impact on his work
Songwriter and musician Joe Penland talks about what he saw as Hurricane Helene crushed his hometown of Marshall in Madison County.