Portions of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway have reopened as part of Asheville’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, with more park access restored ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Just in time for ...

Downtown Asheville businesses are asking people to visit the area as it works to recover and rebuild seven months after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina.

Eight months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, parts of Asheville still look like disaster zones. Business owners are struggling to rebuild as infrastructure remains stalled, FEMA aid has ...

When Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Swannanoa River with more than 20 feet of flooding, the Veterans Restoration Quarters, run by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, was ravaged.

The owners cited hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic and damage from Tropical Storm Helene in 2024 as reasons for closing. The restaurant, established in 1993, was a pioneer in Asheville's ...

Updates on Asheville area business openings and closings in May 2025. Some places will reopen for first time since Tropical Storm Helene. ... Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries.

Duke Energy substation in Asheville operational 9 months after Helene. Michelle Alfini. ... “During Helene, Duke Energy replaced 14,000 power poles, 8 million feet of wire,” Stewart said.