Wildfires have been burning in Western North Carolina since March 19, leading to states of emergency, burned homes and evacuations. The fires have continued to grow, covering thousands of acres ...

Firefighters continue preparing firebreaks and protecting structures in anticipation of elevated temperatures, high winds and ...

Six months ago, Hurricane Helene’s powerful winds and torrential rains caused “the most devastating natural disaster in western North Carolina’s history,’’ according to the National ...

While recovery certainly continues, many businesses in western North Carolina have been back open for some time and have been ...

Wildfires continue to burn Thursday, March 27, in Western North Carolina, leading to thousands of acres of charred land and concerns of safety. March 27 also marks six months since Tropical Storm ...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — UPDATE April 2, 2025: the number of missing Helene victims in western North Carolina is at least five, six months after the storm devastated the state. Here is the ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. – Three wildfires in western North Carolina are proving challenging for firefighters to beat because of rough terrain and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene.

The “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025,” House Bill 47, allocates $524 million for the hurricane relief efforts in Western North Carolina, which brings more than $1.4 billion total relief funding ...

Note that the Western North Carolina Nature Center is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene. If you're itching to learn more about the natural world of Appalachia, or simply have ...

More than half a billion dollars in new relief aid is heading to western North Carolina — a cash injection expected to boost rebuilding efforts in the region after the devastation of Hurricane ...