These North Carolina towns are eager for visitors to boost local economy post-Helene
While Asheville and other Western North Carolina cities are just beginning to rebuild in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, some lesser-hit North Carolina areas are ready to welcome back visitors.
Following Hurricane Helene, these western North Carolina towns are open and eager for tourists
Following Hurricane Helene, several western North Carolina towns are currently seeking visitors this fall foliage season. Here are tips for visiting responsibly.
What to Know About How Helene's Aftermath Is Affecting Voting in Western North Carolina
Poll workers and voters in western North Carolina are overcoming several obstacles to participate in the election after Hurricane Helene's destruction in the region
Helene recovery in western North Carolina continues nearly a month later
Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina towns outside of Asheville still need clean water, food and volunteer help weeks after the storm struck.
Towns welcoming visitors in western North Carolina
Towns across western North Carolina are slowly rebuilding weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. Part of that process includes welcoming visitors. Why it matters: Tourism plays a massive role in the economy of many of these mountain communities,
Western North Carolina business owners recovering from Helene
Swannanoa business owners are making progress cleaning up after western North Carolina was devastated by Helene. “We are not OK … There is progress. We are moving forward. We have not sat still. We haven’t stopped since this started,
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North Carolina outage map: Nearly 200,000 still without power Sunday due to Helene
More than a week after devastating storms from Hurricane Helene tore through the south, many communities in western North ...
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This Fall Foliage-focused Road Trip Through North Carolina Has Charming Towns, Cozy Resorts, and Beautiful Mountain Views
and These Are the Most Underrated Destinations in the State 5 Beautiful Train Rides in North Carolina Through Quaint Towns, Vibrant Cities, and the Blue Ridge Mountains ...
Many Americans are buying homes in flood zones—and don't realize it
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government ...
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‘Biblical devastation’ in North Carolina towns flooded by Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Beverly and Baxter Eller had lived in the same house in the North Carolina hamlet of Swannanoa ... that was extended indefinitely. The city’s police chief, Michael Lamb ...
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This North Carolina city ranks as the nation’s best place for drivers. Yes, seriously
A North Carolina city was named the nation’s best place for drivers — again. Yes, you read that right. Raleigh ranks as the No. 1 place to drive in the United States, reclaiming the top spot ...
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Deadly floods submerge North Carolina roads and towns in the wake of Helene
Western North Carolina is one of the hardest hit areas ... There's no water in the city currently, cell service has been gone, internet, power. We're just starting to get a little bit back ...
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‘Soul City’: Foundation laid by planned utopia in rural North Carolina helps other towns blossom
WARREN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After political backlash and running out of funding, America’s first free-standing city, which was started right here in North Carolina, was pretty much deemed a ...