Helene, Buncombe County

NC Helene death toll rises to 105 with another in Buncombe; correction made for 2 counties
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced a 105th Helene-related death in North Carolina. The death was a 50-year-old man who was recovered in Buncombe County on Dec. 20, 2024, according to NCDHHS spokesperson, Hannah Jones.
Buncombe County launches Buncombe Recovers — a Helene recovery website
Buncombe Recovers is a new website to keep community informed on recovery progress following Tropical Storm Helene.
Still need help? Buncombe County hosts drop-in Helene Recovery Resource events in February
Buncombe County government will host four Helene Survivor Recovery Resource events to connect residents to supportive recovery resources and facilitate direct engagement with staff. These events ...
Buncombe County launches site for Helene recovery updates and resources
Buncombe County has announced the launch of a Helene recovery website to keep the community informed on the latest progress as the region continues to recover.
Buncombe County launches website to serve as Helene recovery hub
The Buncombe Recovers website aims to provide a hub for community members seeking information about ongoing recovery efforts. County officials describe Buncombe Recovers as a "one
Buncombe County launches Helene recovery site
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FEMA hosts agriculture recovery center in Buncombe County to aid farmers post-Helene
Community members were able to meet with FEMA officials as part of a one-day agriculture recovery center right here in Buncombe County.
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in ...
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Commissioners cut nearly $4.7 million in school funding amid post-Helene revenue shortfall
ASHEVILLE - Citing a projected budget shortfall upward of $25 million following Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 21 to cut nearly $4.7 million in ...
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Helene Recovery
During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump traveled to western North Carolina to visit families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Buncombe County officials said they are beginning ...
Asheville, Buncombe hotel sales declined 74% in October, 57% in November after Helene
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has previously estimated that the impact of lost visitors after Helene ...
4 months after Helene, county takes steps to remove abandoned cars from rights-of-way
Buncombe County is beginning the process of removing cars and other titled property abandoned in public rights-of-way after ...