Helene Put North Carolina Mountain Counties on Cash-Only Basis, Catching Many Unprepared
When prepping for a storm, you may stockpile bottled water and toilet paper. Maybe you dust off your generator and fill up your car with gas.
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IRS Issues Reminder to Disaster Area Taxpayers With Extensions
The Internal Revenue Service is reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, their returns are due on Feb. 3, 2025, or May 1, 2025.
Governor Cooper Provides Bereavement Leave for State Employees
Governor Roy Cooper recently issued an Executive Order providing bereavement leave for state employees who lose a family member or coworker.
Eligibility Announced for Free or Reduced Price Meals in the National School Lunch Program
The federally assisted school nutrition programs help ensure all students have access to wholesome, nutritious, appealing meals at school.
North Carolina Railroad Company Secures $105.6 Million for Transformational Rail Improvements
The North Carolina Railroad Company has been awarded a $105 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Program.
Ingles Reports Helene Losses Up to $55 Million
Ingles Markets, the Black Mountain-based grocery chain, suffered $35 million to $55 million in property and inventory losses from Tropical Storm Helene, the company announced Tuesday.
Hendersonville Reopens to Visitors Post-Helene
“Hendersonville is pleased to welcome back visitors,” says Mayor Barbara Volk.
Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery
Governor Roy Cooper has shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms.
Free Movies and More Through Buncombe’s Digital Library
It’s the evening, you’re settled in, and you’ve got everything you need except for entertainment. Good news, you can stay in your pajamas and browse thousands of e-books, movies, audiobooks, and more via the North Carolina Digital Library.
The Lives We Lost: Helene Took Entire Families, Couples, Children
They perished under the most harrowing circumstances: entire families swept away by raging floodwaters, couples tossed out of their homes or crushed as the land underneath gave way, people battling diseases unable to access the treatments that kept them alive.
How to Maintain Healthy Smartphone Habits
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties.
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams Following Recent Hurricanes; Provides Tools to Help People Verify Legitimate Groups
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers of scammers who use fake charities to gather sensitive personal and financial data from unsuspecting donors.
Asheville Chamber Launches Business Recovery Workspace
Asheville Chamber has launched Business Recovery Workspace alongside the Business Recovery Center and the Mountain Strong Fund.
