Governor Josh Stein has announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more tourists to the WNC ...

Franklin football will wear a special helmet sticker commemorating WNC residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene, which hit the area on Sept. 27.

ARDEN, N.C. (WTVD) -- The need for relief in western North Carolina continues to grow for Hurricane Helene victims. Based on what they're seeing when families come to pick up supplies, organizers ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene ripped across western North Carolina, a new report is showing the devastating impact the storm had on the state’s ...

Support WNC’s resilient restaurants, small businesses & more after Hurricane Helene June 4, 2025 8:00 AM Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization ...

Gov. Stein announces second Helene budget proposal, seeking additional $891 million for WNC By WITN Web Team Published : May 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT | Updated : May 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM EDT ...

Gov. Josh Stein proposed $900 million more go to Hurricane Helene relief. The Senate suggested $700 million. The House is now proposing $450 million.

More: No stranger to wildfires, a Helene-ravaged WNC now faces a complicated future battling them About 80% of the 822,000 acres of damage falls within the North Carolina Forest Service’s ...

WNC landslide mapping, mitigation efforts recommended after Helene, but funding is unclear. Will Hofmann. Asheville Citizen Times. Hear this story.

Two programs that would collectively cost $6.7 million were recommended for funding by the Governor's Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery. The programs focus on landslide mapping, first responder ...

Two programs that would collectively cost $6.7 million were recommended for funding by the Governor's Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery. The programs focus on landslide mapping, first responder ...

Two programs that would collectively cost $6.7 million were recommended for funding by the Governor's Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery. The programs focus on landslide mapping, first responder ...