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Imelda tracks east, but Asheville forecast still wet
Clouds, fog and scattered thunderstorms expected before midweek clearing
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Restaurant report: How are local eateries one year after Helene?
One year after Hurricane Helene knocked out power grids, polluted drinking water and shuttered restaurants, 828newsNOW checked in on the state of the WNC food and beverage industry.
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Shops, tourism return to Black Mountain and Swannanoa after Helene
Nearly a year later, businesses, volunteers and residents continue to drive recovery, chamber director says
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Strangeville: The murder, the ballad and the ghost of Tom Dula
Explore the true story behind North Carolina’s infamous Tom Dula murder case, the folk ballad it inspired, and the lingering ghostly legend that still haunts the backroads of Wilkes County.
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Candlelight ceremony in Swannanoa marks Helene anniversary
'This day a year ago was one we all wish we could take back.' -- Swannanoa Fire Chief AJ Penland
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Pride pics: Photos from Blue Ridge Pride 2025
This year, the theme of Blue Ridge Pride was "Resilience and Resistance," named in honor of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which hit Western North Carolina exactly one year ago on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Asheville fire official reflects on Helene response
Assistant fire chief details planning, strategic deployment, 250-plus rescues, community support and lessons learned
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Tombstone Tales: Carrie Cone Long, Jewish community leader
Carrie Cone Long, sister of textile magnates Moses and Ceasar Cone, became a leader in Asheville’s Jewish community through her work with Beth Ha-Tephila and the North Carolina Association of Jewish Women.
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Asheville salon owner reopens in South Slope
Rustic Ritual Beauty rises from Helene’s devastation with community support and a new location
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Roar of trucks on I-40 signals resilience one year after Helene
State, federal officials highlight recovery in Western North Carolina during visit to Pigeon River Gorge
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NOAA releases ‘story map’ of Helene’s destruction
Interactive resource combines photos, videos and data to trace storm’s impact from Florida to Western North Carolina
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Greek food, faith, festivities: Asheville Greek Festival returns
This weekend marks the return of the annual Asheville Greek Festival, a celebration of Greek food, culture and faith. The festival will held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in the Montford neighborhood of North Asheville.
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Pack Square Pride: Blue Ridge Pride Festival returns to downtown Asheville
Blue Ridge Pride Festival, the largest Pride celebration in Asheville, will return for its annual celebration of all things LGBTQ+ this weekend.
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Volunteers prepare 720 backpacks for Asheville area children
Bank of America, Feed the Children team up to support families still recovering from Helene
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WNC leaders call for reforms as Helene recovery drags
With federal aid slowed, legislators propose state action to speed buyouts, strengthen resilience
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Asheville museum marks Helene anniversary with free admission
Asheville Museum of Science invites WNC families to reflect, grieve and celebrate resilience through the Our Changing World exhibit
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Fork & Dagger: A saltless disaster at Rye Knot
From gummy shrimp to sad pork belly, this Merrimon Avenue eatery serves up confusion
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Man arrested after firing shots at Asheville motel
Police recover multiple firearms and narcotics during investigation
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Minor earthquake shakes Lake Toxaway area
2.1-magnitude tremor near Rosman is latest in series of small quakes in Western North Carolina
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Fans can own a piece of Asheville Tourists history
Game-used dirt and vintage McCormick Field signs available for fans through auction and in-store sales
