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Officials in Buncombe County have removed almost all the debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. ‘Been through a lot’: ...
Hurricane Helene devastated areas of western North Carolina last year, including school districts in the impact zone.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is nearing the completion of Helene debris removal, more than 10 months after ...
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Thursday, August 7, Buncombe County Commissioners held their final town hall of the summer ...
Students in Buncombe County are gearing up for a new school year following Hurricane Helene. Last school year, students lost 19 days of instruction due to the hurricane, according to officials.
A state program set up to repair and rebuild damaged and destroyed homes in the aftermath of Helene has received more than ...
The latest Mountain BizWorks survey provides a snapshot of recovery among more than 700 small businesses in the region.
The deal creates a $1 million charity care fund and ensures the continued operation of Transylvania Regional Hospital for an ...
Natalie Newman believed she had done everything she could to get ready for Helene. Before the hurricane carved a path of destruction across the Southeast in late September, she assumed it would be ...
Buncombe County’s tourism department, tasked with attracting visitors and promoting local businesses, is staffed by residents and focused on aligning its messaging with community needs.
A readers wonders why it's taking so long to rebuild or demolish Helene-damaged buildings along Swannanoa River Road.