Fall leaf guide navigating hot viewing spots not impacted by Helene in NC, VA, TN
The fall foliage season is upon us, but how has Helene impacted leaf-peeping season and what can still be accessed with hundreds of roads still closed including the Blue Ridge Parkway?
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Hurricane Helene Updates: Water restoration, D-SNAP application deadline, storm debris updates
City offices will reopen to the public on Wednesday, October 23. This does not include all City recreation facilities such as recreation centers. Thirty-two City of Asheville parks have opened. For ...
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Why did Swannanoa become Helene’s ‘ground zero’? Deadly combination of topography, development and a ‘tidal wave’ of water
The floodwaters rose so fast at Thanh Bui’s house the morning of Sept. 27, she had to swim to safety. Bui, 55, and her 30-year-old son, Quintin Ho, had been up much of the night, monitoring the ...
West Nile virus found in NC County; here’s how long the risk will last
Individuals should take steps to minimize their exposure to mosquitoes during outside activities the remainder of the fall ...
What’s open and safe to do in Hendersonville after Helene hit Western North Carolina?
Hendersonville is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Helene. What to know about road closures, hotels and lodging, ...
Helene recovery in Buncombe: Donation pauses, water updates, debris facility updates, more
The Oct. 21 county briefing covered a number of subjects, with a regular update on municipal water, emergency services ...