Rising Above Helene: A journey of resilience and rebuilding in western North Carolina

Nearly $4M awarded by NC Community Foundation to support long-term recovery in western NC

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $3.8 million in grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina, with a focus on legal services and small business support.

10 things to do in western NC after Helene

Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations. Nearly a year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. However, Asheville had already received four inches of rain from a “stalled cold front” and a “slow-moving shower” system the day before. The rain persisted into the next day, swelli…

Rising Above Helene: A journey of resilience and rebuilding in western North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners have come together to reflect and shine a light on the significant rebuilding efforts in Western North Carolina following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. "It was scary, and it was scary because unknown, especially in those first couple of days where we had this epic telecommunications failure," said Buncombe County Commission Chair Amanda Edwards.    The n…

NC Baptists host Helene anniversary fundraiser to support ongoing WNC rebuild efforts • Biblical Recorder

RALEIGH, N.C. — In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, nearly 100 guests gathered on Friday, Sept. 26, in a spirit of hope, healing and service at a special fundraising event sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina to support ongoing rebuild and ministry efforts in western North Carolina. The event [...]Read More...