Buncombe County’s unemployment rate was 6.0% in December 2024, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ...

A look at the debate over Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina. Explore the history and legacy of the TWA terminal, once a symbol of the 'Golden Age of Flying' and now an abandoned landmark at ...

Rep. Dudley Greene (R-85) represents Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey and Avery counties in the House. He is a primary sponsor of House Bill 47: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. "At this point, ...

A North Carolina House committee had its first look Wednesday at a bill to appropriate an additional $500 million for ...

North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...

The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov.

Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane ...

Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, pledged to build 100 homes for Avery County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene.

By taking the time to respond to this survey, WNC business owners can have a voice in describing the depth and breadth of challenges affecting their business, their employees, and their customers,” ...

Helene recovery is now a numbers game. With a $60 billion cost, the state of North Carolina and the federal government aren’t expected to be able to foot the bill.