Katrina Morgan

Woodfin – Being ‘boots on the ground’ with Helene has been an experience that we at Emerald Ridge are not likely to forget. The heartbreaking tragedy has rendered us silent; there are no words. Numerous mountain communities near ‘The Ridge’ were not simply affected by the storm, but were rendered unrecognizable. So many lost all they ever knew or owned; family legacies were washed away in the water, mud and debris.

Over 3,000 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mobilized in Western North Carolina to aid Hurricane Helene victims, emphasizing a coordinated approach with Crisis Cleanup and local authorities to maximize relief efforts and showcase the love of Jesus Christ through their service.

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Yes, there is a carrot recall following an E. coli outbreak Recalled products have been removed from stores, but people should check their fridges to make sure they throw out any potentially harmful products.

In response to Hurricane Helene's aftermath, Naventure has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to launch the Helene Extended Stay Program, allowing individuals and recovery teams to stay longer at select Pisgah National Forest campgrounds from October 28, 2024, to February 28, 2025, providing comfort and community support during recovery efforts.

Hendersonville – As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of community and music is set to shine brightly in Henderson County. On December 28th, singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett, a Henderson County native and member of the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, will headline a special concert at Trailside Brewery. This event, dubbed “A Holiday Homecoming,” aims to raise funds for the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program, which nurtures young talent in traditional old-time and bluegrass music.

Los productos retirados han sido removidos de las tiendas, pero las personas deben revisar sus refrigeradores para desechar cualquier producto potencialmente dañino.

UNC Asheville announced safe drinking water availability as of November 13th after testing and working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a temporary treatment facility. The facility processes 200 gallons per minute, providing about 244,000 gallons daily, half of pre-storm capacity. Students are encouraged to conserve water, and bottled water remains available.