Diane and Bill Merz detail their experience living through the storm, surviving off community help and generators ...

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

There's a debate in the North Carolina General Assembly over how much money to set aside for hurricane recovery in the ...

Western North Carolina is top of mind for lawmakers in Raleigh.

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, ...

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

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,” ...