Katie Myers
Some couples broke under the pressure of the storm. Others found something solid and surprising in each other.
One year ago, Western North Carolina was pummeled by Hurricane Helene, claiming 108 lives, displacing families and leaving behind millions of cubic yards of debris that will cost billions to clean up.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
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The federal government is currently shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.
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They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health.
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Wildfire season is nearly upon us. September is National Preparedness Month, and this year Haw Creek is taking wildfire preparedness seriously. -
Blue Ridge Public Radio is collaborating with AP, Honolulu Civil Beat, CalMatters, and Centro de Periodismo Investigativo in Puerto Rico to examine how school communities are recovering from the disruption of natural disasters. -
What you need to know from the Sept. 16 Buncombe Board of Commissioners meeting. -
A 26-mile section from Asheville to Ridge Junction Overlook is open again after Hurricane Helene repairs. Some trails still remain closed. -
The historic community landmark was damaged beyond repair during Hurricane Helene. A federal grant will fund a full replacement. -
At a Flat Rock briefing with state and local leaders, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina has received in federal funds only 9% of the estimated $60 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene.
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