How much do those unemployed by Helene need to get by? One worker says $257 won't cut it
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in North Carolina is $350. Not all get that, and for many, it's not enough to survive ...
Word from the Smokies: Park’s highest peak reclaims historic name, Kuwohi
Clingmans Dome has been officially renamed Kuwohi, which is the Cherokee word for mulberry place. Kuwohi is a sacred place ...
Lake Lure's need for emergency services highlighted by Helene devastation
When North Carolina Governor visited Lake Lure Oct. 7, the city mayor said emergency services, which residents and tourists ...
Video: West Henderson at Pisgah football
Here are video highlights from West Henderson’s 27-24 win vs. Pisgah on Friday at Bethel Middle School.
NC Department of Health updates number of Helene-related deaths
As of Oct. 12, the NC Department of Health had verified 93 deaths. Individual counties have reported 121, but not all verified by state yet.
Football brings a sense of normalcy to Haywood County after Tropical Storm Helene
The West Henderson High School football team took on Pisgah at Bethel Middle School's field after the Bears' field in Canton flooded during Helene.
Water options for reopening Buncombe County Schools discussed in emergency meeting
"Water is crucial to the operations of a building," said Superintendent Rob Jackson during the meeting. Now, 240 restroom trailers are on order.
West Henderson football tops Pisgah as communities healing from Helene turn out in support
West Henderson defeated Pisgah 27-24 on Friday. But the score was insignificant. This was the first time the teams played since Tropical Storm Helene.
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5 takeaways from Week 4 of WNC football: Reynolds shouldn't panic despite slow start
This week's schedule of games was less fulfilling than were the schedules of the previous three weeks of the 2024 Western North Carolina high school football season. But there were two top games ...