CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nearly seven months after Hurricane Helene tore through the small mountain town of Chimney Rock, the scars left behind are slowly giving way to signs of strength.

This is great news for western North Carolina,” Stein said. “I thank the Trump Administration for moving quickly to approve ...

The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services to rebuild the parks system on the ...

The lake is closed for the season, officials say. But the town of Lake Lure is open. And they are ready for visitors to come ...

For the past two decades, the Pigeon River has been Clyde's biggest enemy. Four major floods during that timeframe have destroyed homes and livelihoods, leaving longtime residents — many of whom have ...

Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They ...

The Depot's building was swept away down the French Broad River Sept. 27, but the heritage lives on, as it now operates a ...

President Donald Trump is facing accusations that he denied Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid to North Carolina to reimburse for Hurricane Helene recovery costs. The state's ...

April 12 (UPI) --More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ceased providing full funding for storm recovery ...

(The Center Square) – Hurricane Helene has put a new focus on the health of streams in North Carolina and making sure they are clear of debris such as fallen trees and trash. When heavy storms ...

Six months after Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, where do things stand? The Charlotte Observer’s Nora O’Neill and The News & Observer’s Richard Stradling posed this question and more ...

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ... maps.htm APPALACHIAN TRAIL Most of the A.T. is open, but hikers should be cautious. The latest A.T. conditions can be seen here - GA-VA – Hurricane Helene, Updated ...