Buncombe County’s unemployment rate was 6.0% in December 2024, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of ...

North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...

A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...

Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the ...

Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.

As conversations around climate resilience continue, some have advocated for lifting a set of 14 historic cottages in ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina woman harnessed the power of social media to bring holiday cheer to ...

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told ...

By taking the time to respond to this survey, WNC business owners can have a voice in describing the depth and breadth of challenges affecting their business, their employees, and their customers,” ...

The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...

Asheville's Connect Beyond Festival is hosting a Music City-based Hurricane Helene benefit in February to benefit creatives, ...

A contestant on “Top Chef: Houston” in 2022, Shanti was previously nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Chef award.