This is life in Western North Carolina
After Helene, disabled folks and seniors still vulnerable and in need of water in western NC
In the initial days that Helene impacted western North Carolina, many people were stuck without the ability to refrigerate their insulin or charge their oxygen tanks, or were unable to hike out or wield chainsaws as others did to free themselves from their homes.
As many as 100,000 people in Western North Carolina don't have running water after Helene
Asked what was the greatest challenge officials faced in getting water back to customers, a water department spokesman said, "basically everything."
Why did it flood so badly in Western North Carolina? Some scientists point to this weather effect
Western NC saw several inches of rain when Tropical Storm Helene barreled through. But what caused it to rain so much? What some scientists think.
Western North Carolina business owners hope tourism picks back up after Helene
The damage wrought by Hurricane Helene was especially extensive in western North Carolina, a region far from the Florida coast where the system made landfall as a Category 4 storm. People in Asheville on the toll of going through such a catastrophic event — and why they’re so proud of their community.
Website launched to prioritize what donation centers actually need in western North Carolina
Heather's background in project management mixed with Nicole's boots-on-the-ground communication spawned a website called Supporting WNC. It's a dashboard that allows donation centers to list what they need and don't need in real-time.
What people in Western North Carolina had to say as supplies arrived by helicopter
Residents in two Mitchell County communities said locals are leading the recovery effort, using chainsaws and machinery to clear and repair roads.
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.
2 weeks after Helene, western North Carolina still recovering
Recovery efforts are still very much underway in many areas in western North Carolina two weeks after Hurricane Helene rolled through, leaving a path of death and destruction in her wake. “It's, it's devastating
Two weeks without running water: This is life in Western North Carolina after Helene
It’s been hell. You can’t brush your teeth. You can’t wash your hands. I can’t fill up the dog’s bowl. I can’t take a shower. I can’t mop my floors. But it’s fun. I don’t need the basic comforts.”
What channel is the Western Carolina vs. Citadel game on?
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Western Carolina Fair returns to Aiken for fall fun
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2024 Western Carolina Football Tickets, Schedule, Where to Watch
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Western Carolina welcomes back spectators with 30-16 win over The Citadel
Cole Gonzales threw for 294 yards and a score, Jalynn Williams rushed for three touchdowns and Western Carolina welcomed their fans back to E.J.
Latest road closure updates for Western North Carolina: NCDOT work, alternate routes, map, more
Western North Carolina's roads are still only open to essential travel only. Take a look at the latest map and how works is ...
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Western North Carolina communities hope for ‘some sort of lifeline’ after Helene damage
Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ...
100+ years later: Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc on Asheville, mirroring the worst disaster in western North Carolina history
One of the areas most heavily impacted by the hurricane was the city of Asheville, which suffered its worst disaster since ...
Tim Walz to campaign in Pittsburgh this week
Walz will make his third trip to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and along with Pittsburgh, he will make stops in Butler and Volant.