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Powerlines downed by high wind spark wildfires in McDowell County

Powerlines downed by high winds sparked two wildfires Thursday in areas of McDowell County still recovering from Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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When Helene hit, BRCC EMS instructors joined 'our first responder families'

On the evening of Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene was barreling toward Western North Carolina. Our Blue Ridge Community College campuses were uncharacteristically dark and, to be frank, no one expected what our entire region was about to encounter.   Read Story »

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Edwards announces FIX-FEMA phone line to unsnarl hurricane relief problems

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards has announced a dedicated phone number, 223-FIX-FEMA, to help Western North Carolinians with issues regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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City employees get $1,000 bonuses for Helene recovery performance

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City restarts Helene-delayed leaf collection

The city of Hendersonville kicked off bulk leaf collection service for city residents this week in a modified schedule because of Hurricane Helene. Typically, fall leaf collection starts in October; however, due to Helene's impacts and ongoing storm debris collection, leaf collection has been delayed and will follow a modified schedule running through the winter season and early spring.    Read Story »

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Team visits this week to explain program that buys out, raises or moves homes

A state hazard mitigation team will be in Henderson County this week to help homeowners complete hazard mitigation grant applications. The team members will be at the Disaster Recovery Center, 2111 Asheville Highway, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 3-5.    Read Story »

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Light bill declines by an average of $7.34/month

Starting Dec. 1, rates for Duke Energy Progress residential customers in North Carolina fell by 4.5 percent as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the utility’s power plants, the utility said.   Read Story »

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Cold Spring Basecamp announces new treehouse

Cold Spring Basecamp in Zirconia has opened its newest accommodation, Parke’s Stand Treehouse, an extraordinary blend of rustic charm and modern comfort nestled in the heart of nature.   Read Story »

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Helene victms may be eligible for extended rental assistance

Survivors of Hurricane Helene may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program, the agency announced.   Read Story »

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