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3 days ago · One-day, open-house-style fairs are helping farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers connect with recovery resources after Hurricane Helene.

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Jan 22, 2025 · Nearly four months after the hurricane, business owners from across the region shared their at-times tearful stories of loss, resilience and determination.

Jan 15, 2025 · Rents were on track to decrease before the storm, but the future is uncertain as the average worker needs at least $23 per hour to afford to live in Buncombe County, one study finds.

Dec 12, 2024 · WUNC will feature special programming during this holiday season. The celebration begins Christmas Eve with A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas. Host Fiona Ritchie will guide listeners through ...

Aug 9, 2024 · “Usually, a trail will go back to the forest in about three years if it’s unattended,” one local trail maintenance coordinator says.

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Oct 21, 2024 · In areas like Buncombe County, people are drilling wells to have a backup water source in the event of future weather-related crises.