Western North Carolina News

The Nature Center is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums – the gold standard for animal care and welfare.  

A significant share of the more than 822,000 acres of damaged timber left behind after Hurricane Helene belongs to private landowners, the majority stakeholder of forest resources in this state,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “While we know TLRP funding will not make these landowners financially whole, we are hopeful it will help with recovery from what was an unprecedented storm.”

The program follows national CERT standards while incorporating Asheville-specific needs and hazards, including flooding, severe weather, wildfire, and community support operations.

In 2025, Mission Health says that colleagues contributed over 10,500 volunteer hours, along with $518,000 in colleague charitable giving and company match, and $750,000 in direct contributions to charitable organizations.  

Transylvania, Jackson, and Swain Counties have new representation at the General Assembly

Over 472 projects completed

11 park recovery projects approved

Event brought together leaders to highlight work underway to help the region recover

Recovery 

Visit highlights the billions approved for recovery efforts  

Helene recovery ahead of pace for Matthew and Florence

Program provides academic credit through UNC Asheville

Over a 150 additional beds needed in Western North Carolina

First and only facility in Henderson County  

Role oversees large projects for the city 

Over $5.3 billion has been provided to North Carolina including nearly $564 million in grants directly to survivors  

Strong financial positions increase confidence in institution of higher learning  

Celebrations happening on April 11th

Appeal deadline is May 5^th  

City says fee increase is designed to limit property tax hikes

As the weather warms, outdoor activities happen

Increased risk of fire  

High Schoolers compete with robots, learning key skills needed for the workforce

Clampitt is remember as a champion for Western North Carolina 

Outlook stable for the higher education institution  

Study may help mitigate flooding 

She previously served as the director for development at the College of Education and Allied Professions  

State Auditor Dave Boliek thanked Blue Ridge Community College for their assistance and cooperation  

County plans to close Coxe Avenue location

Noticeable disconnect between Independent Monitors presentation and activist crowd 

Western North Carolina leading hospital ranked in the top 5% nationwide