Several students spent their spring break in Boone and Burnsville, helping families navigate appeals process of FEMA assistance.

"The two traits that stood out the most about this year's class of honorees are their desire to continue learning and their level of activity toward important community projects, said David Jackson, ...

Eight law students from UNC-Chapel Hill spent their spring break offering legal aid to communities in Western North Carolina.

The National Hurricane Center publishes a report after every tropical system with this report denoting numerous historic ...

The governor's office said 8,000 private roads and bridges still need to be repaired in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit six months ago.

On Friday, March 21 2025, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation closed the application window for its 3rd round of Hope for the High Country Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. Over 140 ...

Six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene swept through Southern Appalachia, some towns there are still struggling to rebuild.

Hurricane Helene set the record for the worst flooding in North Carolina’s history ... The response started in Boone and then expanded to Asheville and its surrounding areas. Hundreds of volunteers ...

A partner of the Asheville-based HATCH Innovation Hub, WE ARE funds multiple grants and provides mentorship to support women business owners who are struggling to rebuild after the impacts of ...