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Hurricane Helene's aftermath: Ashe County residents cleaning up by hand, 6 months after the storm
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, residents are undertaking the painstaking task of rebuilding their lives by hand. Ashe County officials acknowledge the ...
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Here’s a look at the Senate’s budget proposal for education, including teacher pay
The North Carolina Senate recently unveiled its 2025-27 budget proposal, calling for pay raises for teachers and most state ...
French Broad River Brewery returns, welcoming locals back to their 'third place'
The French Broad River Brewery is celebrating its reopening after a several-month closure following Hurricane Helene.
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Managing prolonged stress during hurricane recovery
The emotional stress of hurricane recovery can be prolonged ... Damage left behind by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has led to prolonged stress for many impacted homeowners.
More than six months since Helene hit, residents still struggling
People in Western North Carolina are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene six months after the storm devastated the area. WRAL's Willie Daniely spoke with people in Ashe County who ...