This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding. Cities along the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Asheville, received nearly 14 ...

Some Blue Ridge Parkway visitors say partial closures due to Helene impacts and recovery work make navigation difficult.

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In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered ...

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