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While it remains early, there is a chance a hurricane could reach North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area and residents with ties to New England said they're still recovering.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene approaches, communities are reflecting on lessons learned and experiences that are too often forgotten. Craig Colten used to be an emeritus professor of geography at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In October, Colten will begin teaching a new...

Exactly one year after Helene swamped the River Arts District with lethal floods, librarian Erin Parcels stood on the Craven Street Bridge with a red megaphone. More than 70 people, old and young, joined her on the bridge’s skinny sidewalk, which overlooks the French Broad River, ready to let it all out.

LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS) — Volunteers in Lake Lure discovered an unexpected but emotional surprise this week when clearing debris from the marina. According to a post from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge organization, workers were clearing the channel to the boat marina when they discovered a section of the Rainbow...

It's a new beginning, but the horrors of that day still linger.

According to the coroner, random burn marks were found on the victims.

One year after Hurricane Helene, remarkable stories of survival are still emerging, and Paula Hennon’s is one of them.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Dozens of volunteers gathered at Highland Brewing on Thursday evening to pack backpacks filled with essentials for children across Western North Carolina, marking the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene. Bank of America partnered with the nonprofit Feed the Children to organize the event,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Parks and Recreation has released updated design plans for the long-awaited rebuild of the Malvern Hills Park pool in West Asheville, a nearly 90-year-old facility that closed in 2024 after being deemed unsafe for continued operation. The city hosted a drop-in meeting Tuesday...

FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — MANNA FoodBank, Food Lion Feeds, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina have joined forces to provide a free grocery distribution drive for western North Carolina. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, community members can head over to the Western North...