What’s open and safe to do in Beech Mountain after Helene hit Western North Carolina?
Beech Mountain’s lodging and restaurants are largely open, welcoming visitors back to the area. And preparations for ski season are underway.
'Nowhere to hide:' Jacksonville transplants to North Carolina tell of Helene's wrath
Former Jacksonville residents who moved to Asheville and nearby mountain towns through they had a refuge from hurricanes. Then came Hurricane Helene.
Western North Carolina business owners rebuild community after Helene
As portions of western North Carolina open back up for tourists, others will need months if not years to welcome people once again. The swelling water of the North Toe River took so much from so many in Mitchell County.
A meditation after the storm: What Helene left behind in the North Carolina mountains
Devoted to the trails and towns of Western North Carolina, a writer makes an autumn pilgrimage and finds communities profoundly changed and profoundly the same.
Helene dust blamed on making people in North Carolina sick
An increase in individuals in North Carolina are reporting irritation or respiratory symptoms to medical experts.
Many Wells in North Carolina Remain Unsafe After Helene's Deluge
A third of state residents use private wells, and about four out of 10 wells tested after Hurricane Helene weren’t safe, highlighting the risks of extreme weather for millions of Americans.
'Drastically different': How Helene upended ecology and habitat of Western North Carolina
Biologists and other experts are still struggling to reach areas of Western North Carolina wrecked by storms to assess the damage. Some are facing the impacts of Helene on their own lives. But as early appraisals of the havoc begin,
How Helene has impacted North Carolina's tourism industry
Fall is one of the busiest seasons in western North Carolina in terms of tourism. However, the region is expected to take an economic hit due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene last month.
Before And After Images Of Helene’s Damage In North Carolina
Hurricane Helene’s wrath destroyed communities in North Carolina. Here’s what some of those places looked like before the storm and after.
See ‘breathtaking’ North Carolina mountaintop home that sold for a record price
Tropical Storm Helene failed to deter the sale of the home, which offers “unbelievable” views, an agent in the transaction ...
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The lives we lost: Fairview landslides from Helene that killed 13 were among worst in North Carolina history
The loss of lives, 13 total, made the Garren Creek landslides among the deadliest in North Carolina history and accounted for ...
North Carolina mountains get first snow of the season
It was a winter wonderland Wednesday morning for some of the mountains, as elevations above 3,500’ received their first snow ...
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While parts of western North Carolina are off-limits, other mountain towns seek fall tourists
Parts of western North Carolina remain off-limits to tourists as the recovery from Helene continues. But other mountain ...
North Carolina high school football scores for 2024 NCHSAA, NCISAA Week 10
Week 10 has arrived in the Western North Carolina high school football season. Following Week 10 action, all WNC ...
Snowflakes in October? Yes, it's already snowing on Sugar Mountain in North Carolina
Snow in October? Yes, it's already starting to flurry on Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. WXII reports snowflakes were ...
Most Expensive Home in The Carolinas Sells for $14 Million, Reflects Enduring Strength of Western North Carolina’s Real Estate Market
In a resounding affirmation of North Carolina’s resilient real estate market, the landmark sale of Lazy Bear Lodge at 1907 Flattop Cliffs Drive has been finalized at $14 million, making it the highest ...