Hendersonville, NC and WNC News

North Carolinians with disaster-related damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have until January 7, 2025, to apply for federal assistance.

This extension provides borrowers affected by these catastrophic events with additional time to access federal, state, or local housing resources; to consult with a HUD-approved housing counselor; and/or to rebuild their homes.

As the country recovers from candy consumption and election eagerness, the focus shifts to the holidays. The stress of shopping at malls and scrambling for that “just right” gift can tamper with anyone’s sanity.

Like many other local businesses, Asheville’s only professional theatre, North Carolina Stage Company, closed unexpectedly and indefinitely on September 27, 2024.

The grounds and visitors center at Vance Birthplace State Historic Site will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 10, more than two months after the site was closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Make sure your holiday is a safe and happy one – be careful with your Christmas tree, lights, and candles!

It’s cold outside, and the last thing you are thinking about is your lawn or garden. There are, however, some chores that need to be done in December.

The State Board of Elections will not order a full hand recount of all ballots in the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice contest, after a partial recount resulted in additional votes for the leading candidate, Democrat Allison Riggs.

After losing and regaining the same 20-plus pounds more times than she could count, Anita Blanchard concluded that diets don’t work.

This spring, the Great Smokies Writing Program at UNC Asheville will offer university-level classes led by professional writers in chapbook construction, character creation, pitching and publishing, and more.

The federal government has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90% of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs Assistance.