Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene ...
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Wildfires erupt in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – A 50-acre wildfire has broken out near towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Evacuations ...
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
Here's where to find Asheville-area information on inclement weather, debris, FEMA and more
Due to building issues, FEMA will close its Disaster Recovery Center at the Asheville Mall at 6 p.m. on Jan. 29. Two other centers will open in its ...
Section of major road destroyed by Helene reopens in Asheville
A section of a major roadway destroyed by Hurricane Helene in Asheville became operational again on Wednesday. Traffic flow ...
Hendersonville council examines future flood impact on city development post-Helene
One of the big questions for Hendersonville City Council after Helene is how floods could affect future development.
‘We have to figure this out’: Rising flood risks delivers double blow to communities with housing shortages
A POLITICO analysis found roughly a quarter of all large metro areas face both housing shortages and high flood risk.
Asheville police first in US to receive FAA waiver for single-officer drone operations
The Asheville Police Department is now the first in the nation to receive a first-of-its-kind FAA waiver for drone operations ...
Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
After several delays, Asheville City Council adopted updates to its flood protection ordinance Jan. 28, its first revisions since the storm.