Asheville changes Helene disaster recovery plan after federal criticism of ‘DEI criteria’
The Housing and Urban Development secretary said the department will not approve any plans that aren’t compliant with ...
Helene impacted Asheville cemetery where Thomas Wolfe buried. WCU students assess damage
An archeological assessment by WCU students, in coordination with FEMA and others, inspects damage at Riverside Cemetery.
Trump admin denounces Asheville's $225 million Helene recovery plan for including DEI program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner stated that the draft action plan for the $225 ...
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Asheville NC amends Helene recovery plan to omit DEI
Six months after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, the city’s federal aid has been ...
Asheville Answers: More restaurant, brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene?
A reader asks for an update on restaurant and brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene hit Asheville in fall 2024.
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Asheville journeys to recovery after historic Hurricane Helene
Asheville is a major tourist hub for the region and a favorite travel destination for many Atlantans. Some may wonder, is it OK to visit?
16,000 structures were destroyed in the L.A. fires. Here’s what the city can learn from Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery
Both Los Angeles and western North Carolina had housing shortages before disaster struck. Asheville’s immediate response ...
Norfolk Southern to reopen damaged Asheville rail line, marking a milestone in region's recovery after Helene
The impacted track, which runs from Newport through Asheville, is now expected to reopen open on March 31 ahead of its ...
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AI lawsuits, unemployment and the threat of eviction loom over Asheville's residents post-Helene
He traveled across Western North Carolina delivering supplies to those impacted by Helene. Along with his partner, Christina ...
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‘DEI is dead.' HUD axes DEI programs in Asheville's $225M Helene recovery plan
Asheville has to revise its plan that would prioritize assistance for minority and women-owned businesses as part of a ...
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Warrants issued for two in Asheville looting spree post-Hurricane Helene
WE HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ENJOYED THIS WEEK’ Police in Asheville, North Carolina, are asking the public for help finding two suspects in connection to post-Hurricane Helene looting ...
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Post-Helene Asheville: Here's where Afar magazine's cofounders suggest visiting
Things have changed in Asheville post-Helene. This magazine's cofounders traveled to the area to show what the city still has to offer its visitors. Afar, a travel media brand that produces digital ...