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WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Pulling off a surprise for a school principal isn’t easy, but students and staff at North Buncombe Middle School managed to do just that Monday afternoon. Principal Nicholas Honeycutt was named Buncombe County Schools’ Principal of the Year during a surprise ceremony in the...

OLD FORT, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Old Fort Mayor Pam Snypes reflected on the town’s recovery and resilience. The storm, which struck on Sept. 27, 2024, caused widespread damage and left many residents without homes or belongings. In the immediate aftermath, the...

One year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, recovery remains unfinished as local leaders urge faster state and federal aid for struggling families and communities.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, Sept. 22, church leaders announced plans to restore the Cathedral of All Souls, which was flooded by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The Cathedral of All Souls has historically helped the community during disasters and times of need, but when Helene damaged the inside of the building,...

Heartbreak. Hope. Love. Grief. Overcoming. Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene, these feelings remain in abundance across these mountains. This month, we asked to hear from you on your experience during and after the storm, whether it be about love, loss, rebuilding or reflection. These are Your Helene Stories....

Disruption of Helene affected students at school districts and colleges across Western NC, but most point to clear rebound a year later.

Probable cause found in ethics complaints against former Sheriff Chuck Wright. Four complaints involving Wright have been changed to a “pending” status from the ethics commission, indicating probable cause has been found to continue with their investigation. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. FOX Carolina's Anna Arinder has...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Health officials in Haywood County are reporting an increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among school-aged children. HFMD is a common childhood illness that can cause fever, sore throat, mouth sores and a rash on the hands and feet. The virus spreads easily...

To mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, MANNA FoodBank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina are coming together to distribute fresh, nutritious food to neighbors in need. The event will provide fresh produce and non-perishable items to community...

Blue Ridge Power, the engineering, procurement and construction firm created by utility-scale solar developer Pine Gate Renewable, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice with the state of North Carolina, notifying the state of mass layoffs. The layoffs include 348 jobs in Cumberland...