Funding seeks to help small businesses recover from Helene

Recovery efforts continue across the Blue Ridge Region  

Only two other hospitals in North Carolina received similar recognition  

$1.4 billion fishing industry expecting an impact 

“These state funds will continue to play an essential role in our community’s recovery from Helene, “said Helene Recovery Coordinator Bridget Herring. “The ability to have these grants pro-actively identified and approved, affords us the maximum opportunity to address gaps in funding for our community’s continued Helene recovery and resilience efforts.” 

Program turns innovation into economic activity

Three shelters now open

Health officials urge people to call ahead before risking exposure to other people  

Advanced heart health options now available  

Taxes hikes being contemplated 

His career spans over two decades of service to City of Asheville

Congress approved the funding in January 2025 

Mission Health is working with local authorities to identify individuals  

Programs help students access Western North Carolina’s world class rivers  

Agreement provides funding to the county’s two school systems  

Poll workers needed for election day  

City encourages community to attend  

County continues to identify additional funding for the project 

March 3^rd is the election day for the 2026 primary  

Christmas and New Years Holidays will impact local services