Western North Carolina woman rebuilds home 6 months after Hurricane Helene

Two community leaders honored

BOONE — Two community leaders were recently recognized for their work during and after Hurricane Helene.

High-tech home stands strong as neighborhood suffers storm damage: 'Resilient and future-ready'

The recently completed "Green Haven" high-performance home in Asheville, North Carolina, which includes an array of sustainable tech, was put to the test when Hurricane Helene hit the region. The home, which also received the Green Builder Media's 2025 Green Home of the Year Award, proved resilient enough to withstand the extreme weather conditions, as a press release shared by the Malaysian Reserve detailed. The homeowners also made fast friend…

Verizon Erases Debt For North Carolinians Who Suffered Loss From Hurricane Helene

Verizon In a remarkable show of support for communities still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Verizon has partnered with ForgiveCo to erase $10 million in consumer debt for 6,500 residents in Western North Carolina. This initiative comes as many families continue to face financial hardship in the wake of the devastating storm, which upended lives and left a lasting impact on the region. The beneficiaries of this relief were in…

Revisiting a mountain community ravaged by Hurricane Helene

We get an update on how Fairview is recovering from the storm that hit six months ago.

WNC wildfires prompt call for more firefighting funds amid Helene relief efforts

Weeks after the passing of the first Helene relief bill of 2025, wildfires fueled by the storm's destruction have scorched Western North Carolina.

Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina Braces for Federal Cuts

State Democrats held a town hall in Asheville to discuss the grim impacts of potential federal funding cuts in the region.