Disasters

Wildfires Cause Havoc in Western North CarolinaWildfires Cause Havoc in Western North Carolina

Wildfires Cause Havoc in Western North Carolina

News Summary Western North Carolina, particularly Asheville, is facing a severe wildfire outbreak, including the Freedom Farm Fire affecting over…

4 months ago
Asheville Advances in Hurricane Helene Recovery EffortsAsheville Advances in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Asheville Advances in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

News Summary Asheville is making significant strides in the recovery from Hurricane Helene as Mayor Esther Manheimer provides updates on…

4 months ago
Scam Alert: North Carolina Residents Beware Post-Hurricane HeleneScam Alert: North Carolina Residents Beware Post-Hurricane Helene

Scam Alert: North Carolina Residents Beware Post-Hurricane Helene

News Summary As reports of scams arise in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are urged to stay…

4 months ago
Winds of Change in Asheville: March 2025 Brings Unprecedented Storm ChaosWinds of Change in Asheville: March 2025 Brings Unprecedented Storm Chaos

Winds of Change in Asheville: March 2025 Brings Unprecedented Storm Chaos

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, faced unprecedented storm chaos in March 2025, marked by powerful winds and torrential rains. The…

4 months ago
Asheville Faces Setback in Hurricane Helene Recovery EffortsAsheville Faces Setback in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Asheville Faces Setback in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene, with a significant setback arising from the rejection…

4 months ago
Asheville Updates Disaster Recovery Plan After HUD FeedbackAsheville Updates Disaster Recovery Plan After HUD Feedback

Asheville Updates Disaster Recovery Plan After HUD Feedback

News Summary Following criticism from HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Asheville is revising its disaster recovery plan related to Hurricane Helene.…

4 months ago
Asheville’s Hurricane Relief Plan RevampedAsheville’s Hurricane Relief Plan Revamped

Asheville’s Hurricane Relief Plan Revamped

News Summary Asheville is revising its Hurricane Helene relief plan following federal scrutiny. The updated proposal, focused on aiding disaster…

4 months ago
Traffic Mayhem on the Capt. Jeff Bowen Bridge: A Winter Wonderland of Crashes in AshevilleTraffic Mayhem on the Capt. Jeff Bowen Bridge: A Winter Wonderland of Crashes in Asheville

Traffic Mayhem on the Capt. Jeff Bowen Bridge: A Winter Wonderland of Crashes in Asheville

News Summary Asheville faced significant traffic issues due to icy conditions, leading to multiple accidents on the Capt. Jeff Bowen…

4 months ago
Asheville Residents Celebrate End of Boil Water AdvisoryAsheville Residents Celebrate End of Boil Water Advisory

Asheville Residents Celebrate End of Boil Water Advisory

News Summary Asheville residents are celebrating as the city lifts the boil water advisory that lasted more than 50 days…

4 months ago
Buncombe County Community Rallies for Missing Individuals After Hurricane HeleneBuncombe County Community Rallies for Missing Individuals After Hurricane Helene

Buncombe County Community Rallies for Missing Individuals After Hurricane Helene

News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County is uniting to search for missing individuals, including Amanda Smith…

4 months ago