The agency has contacted 100% of the high-risk veterans they identified before the storm—some visits requiring mile-long hikes up unstable mountainous terrain.

From support for small businesses and tourism dollars to the mental health needs of residents, local leaders from throughout Western North Carolina gathered on Friday to talk about moving forward in ...

Six weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged sections of western North Carolina, more and more outdoor areas that were closed by the storm have reopened to the public.