How much do those unemployed by Helene need to get by? One worker says $257 won't cut it
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in North Carolina is $350. Not all get that, and for many, it's not enough to survive ...
Word from the Smokies: Park’s highest peak reclaims historic name, Kuwohi
Clingmans Dome has been officially renamed Kuwohi, which is the Cherokee word for mulberry place. Kuwohi is a sacred place ...
Lake Lure's need for emergency services highlighted by Helene devastation
When N.C Governor visited Lake Lure Oct. 7, the city mayor said emergency services, which residents and tourists depends on, ...
Western NC schools: 2 weeks after Helene, see what is open, opening and closed
Haywood County Schools will be closed through Monday, Oct. 14, for all staff and students. Oct. 7-11 will be No Days for all ...
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Out of work from Helene? You may qualify for unemployment assistance. Here's what to know
Western North Carolina residents who are out of work in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for Disaster ...
Birth centers seek to evacuate mothers and expecting mothers needing care after Helene
"Conditions on the ground in Asheville aren't great for having a baby or feeding a baby," said Melissa Poole, a senior ...
4 BCS students reported dead from Tropical Storm Helene
At an Oct. 11 emergency meeting, Buncombe County Schools reported that four of its students have died since Tropical Storm ...
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Without water after Helene, residents at Asheville public housing complex fear for their health
ASHEVILLE – Residents at Pisgah View Apartments in West Asheville are still without water Sept. 29, two days after Tropical ...
EPA Director: 'All hands on deck' to restore Asheville's water
EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the efforts being made at the North Fork Reservoir in Black Mountain to restore water to ...
Water options for reopening Buncombe County Schools discussed in emergency meeting
"Water is crucial to the operations of a building," said Superintendent Rob Jackson during the meeting. Now, 240 restroom trailers are on order.
West Henderson football tops Pisgah as communities healing from Helene turn out in support
West Henderson defeated Pisgah 27-24 on Friday. But the score was insignificant. This was the first time the teams played since Tropical Storm Helene.