Taro Reading
An effort to boost taro as a resilient revenue generator for North Carolina farmers is producing a sweet reward in Asheville.
Back on Track
Hurricane Helene wiped out several major rail lines in Western N.C. Now most are back up and running. Here are scenes from the rebuilding.
After the Flood
Residents of Brevard’s Cherry Street neighborhood are still in RVs, carrying two mortgages, or living in construction zones post-Helene.
State Fires a Disaster Relief Subcontractor Founded by Former ReBuild NC Boss
A mid-level state official steered a contract to the firm run by her former bosses at ReBuild NC.
Helene’s Unheard Warnings
As Hurricane Helene barreled toward Yancey County, there were no evacuation orders. Few grasped what was coming.
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Accused of Hitting Man At Rotary Event
The rumor mill has been churning over allegations Edwards struck an audience member at the “Peace in Action” conference.
Southern Chefs Take Meals to New Highs
At Asheville’s Infuso, chefs are riding a wave of wave of cannabis-infused cooking experimentation.
More Western NC Coverage
N.C. Task Force on FEMA Urges ‘Cautious Approach’
The group recommends against some of the moves the Trump administration has already taken.
White House Asks FEMA Task Force to Delay Recommendations
Task force member and N.C. Rep. Chuck Edwards said the White House asked him to push off announcing a proposal.
Voices in the Wilderness
A traditionalist religious order is building a new home in the woods of Western N.C. Not everyone is happy to see them.
What Are Trump’s Plans for FEMA? Depends Who You Ask.
The head of Homeland Security says she’s going to “eliminate” the agency. N.C. lawmakers say they’re working on reforms.
An Uphill Climb for North Carolina’s Ski Resorts
As climate change raises temperatures and changes snowfall patterns, the state’s multimillion-dollar ski industry has had to adapt.
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