Biltmore Village features 14 historic cottages. Should they be lifted after Helene's floods?
As conversations around climate resilience continue, some have advocated for lifting a set of 14 historic cottages in ...
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In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
From Altadena to Asheville, people devastated by recent disasters encountered helpers trained in Psychological First Aid.
As federal Helene funding for NC fell $10 billion short, local officials call for more aid
A group of Western North Carolina mayors and elected officials called for more action on funding as federal aid requests have been estimated to fall $10 billion short.
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Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming ...
Local businesses in Asheville optimistic about recovery despite slow tourism rebound
The Asheville Tourism Authority board approved a new budget that includes a shortfall of more than $11 million.
His great-grandfather was a famous artist. This craftsman is blazing his own path
Alex Matisse grew up in a family of acclaimed artists, but not until he took an after-school pottery class did he discover ...
Asheville Habitat Restore revives after flood with major donation from Biltmore Estate
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville’s Habitat for Humanity Restore received an exciting donation. The Biltmore Estate sent ...
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Asheville Answers: What's happening with Appalachian Community Relief at Ingles?
Appalachian Community Relief, currently set up in the Black Mountain Ingles Garden Center, will soon move locations.
After LA Fires, Climate Experts Say There Is ‘No Safe Place in the US’
More than 200 NASA staff lost homes in the LA fires. Their tragedies bring a personal perspective to rising global climate risks.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told ...
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City Council updates flood code, housing goals
Flood ordinance updates keep the city in compliance with insurance guidelines and staff revisions to the housing plan keep zoning as is in legacy neighborhoods.
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in Buncombe County.