Buncombe County Homelessness Rises 9% Post-Hurricane Helene Impact
An estimated 130 people in Buncombe County are still homeless due to Hurricane Helene, with the total number rising to 824.
March 27, 2026
An estimated 130 people in Buncombe County are still homeless due to Hurricane Helene, with the total number rising to 824.
Capital Group, a leading global asset management firm, has announced plans to establish a significant operations hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. This development was revealed by Governor Josh Stein, highlighting Charlotte’s growing reputation as a banking center. The company, headquartered in Los Angeles, has over 90 years of experience in
State officials warn against a text scam mimicking Wake County Court, urging residents to report it as spam and verify.
Carver High students find solace in the “Restoration Room,” practicing mindfulness to cope with community violence.
Kids explore McDowell Nature Preserve, identifying critters to assess water quality as part of Creek Week events.
A new advanced manufacturing facility by Lumentum Holdings Inc. will open in Greensboro, creating 400+ jobs.
Gov. Stein requests $792M for Helene recovery, focusing on matching funds, local gov support, and resilience efforts.
A legendary Civil War ghost, the U.S.S. Monitor, resurfaces off Cape Hatteras, revealing its secrets in high-definition.
The MPTA explores extending the Silver Line in Charlotte, needing a new sales tax to cover $2.4B in project costs.
Volunteers and experts are planting thousands of trees in NC to restore riverbanks and reduce future flood risks.
Asheville tackles a $30M budget gap, reducing it to $14.2M. Proposed cuts aim to slash another $6.9M, impacting services.
Asheville inks a $55M deal with RATP Dev for city transit, sparking debate over cost and service improvements.
