Disasters

Asheville Residents Left Hoping for Answers Amid AmeriCorps Budget CutsAsheville Residents Left Hoping for Answers Amid AmeriCorps Budget Cuts

Asheville Residents Left Hoping for Answers Amid AmeriCorps Budget Cuts

News Summary As budget cuts from the Trump administration impact AmeriCorps funding, Asheville residents face uncertainty as vital disaster relief…

1 week ago
Pregnant Mothers in Asheville Face Healthcare Crisis Amid Storm DevastationPregnant Mothers in Asheville Face Healthcare Crisis Amid Storm Devastation

Pregnant Mothers in Asheville Face Healthcare Crisis Amid Storm Devastation

News Summary Asheville is grappling with a healthcare crisis as severe storms prompt Mission Health Hospital to divert expectant mothers…

3 weeks ago
Asheville Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Local BusinessesAsheville Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Local Businesses

Asheville Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Local Businesses

News Summary A newly-formed sinkhole at the intersection of Swannanoa River Road and Biltmore Avenue in Asheville has alerted local…

3 weeks ago
City Faces Trail Challenges: Extensive Repairs Underway on Mountains to Sea TrailCity Faces Trail Challenges: Extensive Repairs Underway on Mountains to Sea Trail

City Faces Trail Challenges: Extensive Repairs Underway on Mountains to Sea Trail

News Summary The beautiful Mountains to Sea Trail is currently undergoing major repairs due to damage from Hurricane Helene. While…

3 weeks ago
Asheville Resident Sentenced for Hurricane LootingAsheville Resident Sentenced for Hurricane Looting

Asheville Resident Sentenced for Hurricane Looting

News Summary Dennis Gates Miller, a 33-year-old Asheville man, has been sentenced to prison for looting during the aftermath of…

3 weeks ago
Asheville’s Insect Ecosystem Faces Post-Hurricane ChangesAsheville’s Insect Ecosystem Faces Post-Hurricane Changes

Asheville’s Insect Ecosystem Faces Post-Hurricane Changes

News Summary Following Hurricane Helene, Asheville's insect ecosystem is experiencing notable shifts. The hurricane's effects have led to unexpected population…

3 weeks ago
Asheville Opens Helene Resource Center for Storm RecoveryAsheville Opens Helene Resource Center for Storm Recovery

Asheville Opens Helene Resource Center for Storm Recovery

News Summary Asheville has launched the Helene Resource Center to support residents affected by Hurricane Helene. This centralized hub aims…

4 weeks ago
Asheville Residents Rally to Rebuild Tourism After StormAsheville Residents Rally to Rebuild Tourism After Storm

Asheville Residents Rally to Rebuild Tourism After Storm

News Summary Following Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville residents are rallying to support tourism recovery efforts. A recent survey shows strong…

1 month ago
Asheville Faces Unemployment Challenges After Tropical Storm HeleneAsheville Faces Unemployment Challenges After Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville Faces Unemployment Challenges After Tropical Storm Helene

News Summary Six months post-Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville grapples with high unemployment, particularly in its tourism sector, while 20,000 jobs…

1 month ago
Asheville Launches New Storm Debris Dashboard for CleanupAsheville Launches New Storm Debris Dashboard for Cleanup

Asheville Launches New Storm Debris Dashboard for Cleanup

News Summary Asheville has introduced a new storm debris dashboard to aid residents in tracking cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene.…

1 month ago