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What we know after the Asheville flood

(This story will be updated) The Biltmore Estate is currently assessing damage and remains temporarily closed after devastating rain from Tropical Storm Helene caused catastrophic flooding in the Asheville area. “Due to significant flooding, impassable roads and widespread power outages…

There is a race for the residents’ help

The rushing water rose five feet higher in the Swannanoa River than anyone had ever seen. On South Tunnel Road the ground disappeared, leaving a huge sinkhole full of asphalt soup. Houses floated away from the settlements. Bridges collapsed. The…

Asheville, NC, isolated by flooding. Latest news about electricity, cells and more

Communities across western North Carolina are recovering after strong storms, heavy rains and severe flooding hit the state, leaving “biblical devastation,” authorities said. Tropical Storm Helene swept across the region on September 27th, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir…

How much rain fell in western North Carolina? Next weather forecast

ASHEVILLE – Following catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina resulting from Tropical Storm Helene and a previous rain event, the National Weather Service is forecasting clearer skies as WNC works to repair affected communities. As forecasters predicted, Helene caused widespread…

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina destroys businesses and breweries in the River Arts District

ASHEVILLE — Overlooking the River Arts District, the Riverlink Bridge, a central gateway between downtown and West Asheville, has become something of a gathering place as residents suffer from historic damage to businesses during the devastating flooding caused by Tropical…

Is Asheville Airport closed? Most flights were canceled

ASHEVILLE – Many flights at Asheville Regional Airport on Sept. 29 are still canceled as airlines struggle to restore phone service and internet access, according to an update from Tina Kinsey at Asheville Regional Airport. All Delta flights before noon…

Historic North Carolina village underwater after devastating damage from Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A historic village in western North Carolina is under water after suffering the brunt of devastating flood damage from Hurricane Helene. Branches, logs and a dumpster floated through Biltmore Village in Asheville, known for being built and…

NC State Opponent SWOT: Northern Illinois

After a fresh butt-whipping at the hands of Clemson, NC State welcomes Northern Illinois to town. Dave Doeren’s former employer has already defeated Notre Dame this year, so the Huskies are capable of making a splash in Raleigh. Let’s get…

Hendersonville imposes curfew on September 27th

The city of Hendersonville has modified the city’s state of emergency to impose a curfew from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. starting the night of Sept. 27, the city announced in a news release that evening. “To ensure public safety…

Videos, photos: Helene damage in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – As Helene moved through the Carolinas on Friday, the storm caused severe damage to many communities in both states. Helene made its first landfall around 11 p.m. Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds…