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Biltmore Estate in Asheville is scheduled to reopen in November after Helene-Schaden

Watch: Helene's devastation at Biltmore Village in North Carolina The video shows the devastation of Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina by Hurricane Helene. Parts of Biltmore's grounds suffered significant flood damage from Helene. Biltmore has furloughed an unspecified number of employees due to a “significant decline in tourism.” ASHEVILLE – A reopening date has […]

By John Fenwick

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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The challenge of water pipe repair shows that it is “impossible” to give an accurate restoration time

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council shared an update on repair efforts after Helene wreaked havoc on the city's water system over a week ago. In a social media post on Sunday, Oct. 6, city officials described the challenges crews faced as they attempted to rebuild a 36-inch bypass in the North Fork that […]

By John Fenwick

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Eric Church and Luke Combs host a Hurricane Helene benefit show

Billy Strings, James Taylor and others will perform in Charlotte on October 26th to benefit Hurricane Helene relief After Helene, the National Guard brings supplies to the residents of North Carolina The North Carolina National Guard dropped off supplies in Buncombe County for North Carolinians affected by Helene. Undeniable country icons past and present come […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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The shutters of the historic Biltmore Estate are closed after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — America's largest private estate has abruptly closed in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding and building damage across the 8,000-acre property. The iconic Biltmore Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains spans 175,000 square feet, features 250 rooms, 43 bathrooms, 65 fireplaces and 22 miles of hiking trails. Debris and destruction at […]

By John Fenwick

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Drone images show the full extent of Helene's damage

As Buncombe County and Asheville officials gave their press update Friday afternoon, the region's water issues remained top of mind. And despite significant repairs to the systems, there is still a long way to go. Although there is no set timeline for when water and power service can be fully restored, officials said all personnel […]

By John Fenwick

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Milton was upgraded to a tropical storm. Could it impact Asheville?

As cities in the southeastern United States slowly recover from Helene's destruction, another potential threat looms in the Gulf: Tropical Storm Milton. Tropical Depression 14 quickly developed into Tropical Storm Milton over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Saturday and could become a major hurricane if it reaches Florida, the latest warning from the National […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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New drone images show extensive damage to Asheville's water system from Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 got an up-close look at some of the progress being made toward rebuilding a large portion of Asheville's water system. Thanks to Hurricane Helene, tens of thousands of people now have to go without running water for more than a week. City officials said Friday, Oct. 4, that there […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Asheville bar, neighbors fill aid gaps left by Helene devastation

ASHEVILLE – At the no-frills neighborhood bar The Odd, they sat in the dark, slinging hot food from gas grills. A line snaked through the door and past the wooden fence that lines the patio at the West Asheville meeting place. Once you got to the front of the line, it was pay what you […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Watch footage of Asheville, North Carolina, before and after Helene's devastation

Aerial photos: Asheville before and after Helene Helene decimated parts of Asheville, North Carolina, leaving the city with flooding and weeks of damage that required repairs. Aerial photographs document the extent of Hurricane Helene's catastrophic impact on Asheville, North Carolina. Across the Southeast, the storm has killed at least 200 people since its historic landfall […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Mayorkas says FEMA has no resources to get through hurricane season

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but lacks enough resources to address the crisis Hurricane seasonHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Wednesday. The agency is being overwhelmed as it works with states to assess the damage Hurricane Helene and delivers meals, water, generators and other essential supplies. […]

By John Fenwick

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Biltmore Estate in Asheville is scheduled to reopen in November after Helene-Schaden

The challenge of water pipe repair shows that it is “impossible” to give an accurate restoration time

Eric Church and Luke Combs host a Hurricane Helene benefit show

The shutters of the historic Biltmore Estate are closed after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville

Milton was upgraded to a tropical storm. Could it impact Asheville?

New drone images show extensive damage to Asheville's water system from Helene

Mayorkas says FEMA has no resources to get through hurricane season

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