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'We don't want you here': NC Gov. Cooper to fall color tourists after historic floods
ASHEVILLE - As peak leaf season approaches in the mountains, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper told the Citizen Times that tourists are not wanted in Western North Carolina in the fallout of the historic, devastating floods have been confirmed to have taken 97 lives in the state and devastated the region's infrastructure. Cooper said he only wants people who are dedicated to response efforts coming to the region. ...
Asheville's water system might not be repaired for weeks
Asheville's water system could take weeks to fully repair, according to city officials. When Helene brought floods to the region, it severely damaged water distribution pipes and washed away roads to the system's facilities. Officials say water service will return to some areas before others. Buncombe County is also in need of water for residents in Asheville and other cities throughout the county, for cleaning and irrigation. Avril Pinder is the county's manager.
Jacksonville barbecue restaurant feeds thousands of Helene victims in Asheville, NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A lifelong Jacksonville resident and owner of Treemendous BBQ mobilized his restaurant operations to help feed thousands of people in Asheville, North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. Terry Rountree told First Coast News Thursday he reached out to his friends on Facebook earlier this week asking...
Small town Barnardsville perseveres after Helene
BARNARDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — In the small town of Barnardsville, just an hour outside of Asheville, many people have been left without homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Roads have been left broken. Deep in the mountains, for many, there is only one road leading from their home to town. Directly after Hurricane Helene […]
When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene's fury
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The weary and worn residents of Julianne Johnson’s neighborhood in Asheville have been getting by without electricity since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast last week and upended their lives. They’ve been cooking on propane stoves and using dry erase boards to keep up with local happenings while wondering when the lights would come back on. Johnson, who has a 5-year-old son and works for a land conservation group, received a text from Duke Energy promising her power would be restored by Friday night. But as of midday, utility poles and wires were still draped at...
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