MONTREAT – The town of Montreat is estimating somewhere between $12 million-$15 million in damages due to Tropical Storm ...

The guiding principle has remained the same: put a bunch of brilliant musicians in a room, ask them what tunes break their ...

Steven Bingler presented lessons he learned during Hurricane Katrina for Tropical Storm Helene recovery as part of a "Lessons for the Recovery" series.

Born in the North Fork Valley, Lillian Exum Clement, became the first female legislator in the Southern United States.

Cheryl Hyde has been named the new Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce executive director. Hyde hopes to host events like the business club, after hours events and lunch and learns. Hyde said ...

With the annual retreat in May and festival in October, LEAF is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. Founder Jennifer Pickering said after the “huge beast” that was Helene, there was an ...

Mellie Mac's Garden Shack owner has opened a new store, Purple Squirrel Boutique. The new shop will focus on environmentally conscious products. Purple Squirrel Boutique is located at 128 Cherry ...

Dutch Grown donated 10,000 flower bulbs to Grovemont Park. The bulbs were planted in the square across from the Swannanoa Library. The flowers are expected to bloom in April. Marco Rozenbroek said ...

Valley Hope Foundation was established in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. The organization currently provides resources, debris removal, temporary shelters and small home repairs. The nonprofit ...