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A congressman announced on Monday that a western North Carolina town will receive federal funding to replace a bridge that ...
Helene, described as a once-in-a-thousand-year storm by officials, struck the western North Carolina community on Sept. 27, ...
Lake Lure will refill in stages as the town continues to work towards reopening municipal buildings and facilities.
"It will be a symbol of resilience, unity, and the incredible power of partnership," Mayor Carol Pritchett said.
Community gatherings, art exhibits, film screenings, live music, storytelling and more events commemorate the one year since ...
Nearly a year after Helene, Gov. Stein says that the federal government hasn't funded nearly as much of the recovery as in comparable disasters.
Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $2.5 million in FEMA funding for the replacement of the Lake Lure Flowering damaged by Helene.
LAKE LURE, N.C. — Lake Lure has a projected reopening date nearly a year after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Like many ...
A delegation from parts of Western North Carolina hit hard by flooding from Tropical Storm Helene met last week with local leaders in Kerr County, Texas, which was devastated by severe flash floods ...
For decades, the idea of the Rainbow Bridge has offered comfort to grieving pet owners with the notion that their beloved ...
"From Helene and Back," an audio documentary about the community's response and takeaways from Tropical Storm Helene, will air Sept. 23 on WNCW 88.7 FM.
Now, during hurricane season, is the time to sign up for free city and county emergency alert notifications in Western North Carolina.