Edwards, Duncan Debate at Leadership Asheville Forum
Buncombe County Commission Chair candidates Amanda Edwards and Van Duncan joined the Leadership Asheville Forum's September Critical Issues luncheon for a spirited debate.
Local Panda Expresses to Fundraise for Dysautonomia Research
Dysautonomia International has declared October 18 Dysautonomia Day. Organizations across North America will be raising funds to advance research and education, and Asheville's Panda Expresses are the only two signed up to participate in the area.
Latest Hurricane Relief Spots
Monetary Donations: Groups reaching rural areas through helicopter and mule! @aerialrecoverygroup @opairdrop @mountainmulepackers @haloreleif Mutual Aid Hub Holler Harm Reduction – Venmo: @hollarharmredux, Paypal: Ruralorganizingandresistance@gmail.com ROAR – daily deliveries, wellness checks, wifi access, harm reduction supplies, medical services, helicopter rescue Individual Venmos for Aid Redistribution in Marshall: Morgan diep – @ditchwitch Cat and Iv – […]
Henderson County Resource Hub Locations Open
Henderson County Resource Hub Locations Henderson County is mobilizing six Resource Hub locations for water distribution and other supplies as they become available: Etowah Elementary, 320 Etowah School Road, Etowah, NC 28729; Rugby Middle School, 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791; East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC 28726; North […]
$273 Million Fund Launched for Hurricane Helene Recovery
The U.S. House prepares disaster relief for Hurricane Helene's victims in Western North Carolina. A $273 million recovery fund will support schools and local governments, emphasizing community engagement and unity in recovery efforts.
Henderson Co. Schools Resume Sports Amidst Storm Recovery: Falcons Shine in Football and Soccer
Recovering step-by-step from Hurricane Helene, Henderson County families got an inspiring return to some normalcy with sports back on last week while schools in Buncombe will resume football on Friday, Oct. 18.
Storm Chaos: 236K Without Service, Roads and Water in Crisis!
Two weeks after the hurricane, many people remain without modern technology in one form or another. Posted here are a smattering of updates, reassurances, and requests from providers.
3 Carolina Firefighters Lose Lives in Tropical Storm Helene Rescue Efforts
The tragic loss of three firefighters—Tony Garrison, Landon Cale Bodie, and Chief Chad Satcher—while aiding victims of Tropical Storm Helene highlights their bravery and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy of selflessness and service amidst the devastation caused by the storm.
8,590 Without Power in WNC: Duke Energy Addresses Recovery Efforts
Bill Norton from Duke Energy encourages those still without power to hang in there because help is on the way. He explains some reasons for delays and shares some interesting stories of what he has seen while on the ground in WNC.