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Repairs under way at Carl Sandburg historic site

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Helene damaged a fifth of national forest land, 900 miles of road

Hurricane Helene caused moderate to catastrophic damage to more than 187,000 acres in Pisgah and Nantahala national forests in North Carolina, U.S. Forest Service survey found.   Read Story »

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Organizations launch LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Henderson County, local organizations have united to launch the LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund to provide financial relief to businesses impacted by the storm. Grants can address both physical damage and economic loss.   Read Story »

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IAM seeking volunteers to organize hurricane-relief donations

Interfaith Assistance Ministry is seeking active volunteers Friday during a morning shift and an afternoon shift to help organize hurricane relief and recovery items that have been donated by caring people across the country.   Read Story »

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Dispute over long voting lines erupts at elections board meeting

Infuriated over long lines at three new early voting sites , local, state and national Republicans on Wedndesday demanded that the Henderson County elections board add more precinct judges, check-in stations and voting machines to speed things up.   Read Story »

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HAC breaks ground on four homes

The Housing Assistance Corporation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for four new homes on Sylvan Boulevard, marking a new chapter post-Hurricane Helene for affordable housing in the community.   Read Story »

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Long lines form as three more early voting sites open

EDNEYVILLE — Stout-hearted voters at the WNC Justice Academy waited in the cool morning air for the doors to open on Tuesday, the first day of early voting at the apple country site.   Read Story »

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Federal Reserve takes the pulse of region post-Helene

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Elections board Democrats criticize Legislature's early voting order

Bending to the will of the N.C. Legislature, the Henderson County Board of Elections expanded early voting opportunities last week from one site to four but not without taking shots at the lawmakers’ power play.   Read Story »

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Edwards urges FEMA to expedite delivery of temp housing

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards said this week he is working on one of the more urgent hurricane relief needs as winter approaches — securing temporary homes for families displaced by Helene.   Read Story »

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