The nearly 50-year-old Salvation Army Center of Hope is pausing residential services for the first time as temporary federal funding expires.

Demonstrators held a trio of events to protest what they say is the failure of the Trump administration and Congress to help the region fully rebuild.

The Trump administration says the international gathering will showcase Western North Carolina’s resilience. Locals say the region still needs billions of dollars to recover.

For nearly two years, residents of Tryon and Saluda have had to take a detour that some say has left them feeling isolated and taken a toll on local businesses.

After nearly two years of disruptions, the 61-year-old rodeo in Madison County has returned to its regular schedule with a new covered arena.

The agency wants to eliminate “hazardous fuels.” But environmental groups say dead trees are homes for forest regeneration.

A large section of the A.T. was closed for salvage logging after Helene tore it up. Trail workers say it still needs monitoring and trail maintenance.

The property sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area. It still needs a flood permit, several rounds of review and a public comment period before it can be built.

Several major projects remain underway in the western part of the state, including the reconstruction of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.

The proposed Asheville facility would combine workforce training, industrial research and product testing as regional leaders seek to expand Western North Carolina’s manufacturing industry.