Visitor perceptions continue to challenge Western North Carolina tourism recovery

Tourism officials say misconceptions about western North Carolina following Helene continue to impact travel decisions, even ...
WUNC

Contradictions and gaps in Western NC’s recovery one year after Helene

One year ago, Tropical Storm Helene struck Western North Carolina. Rivers rejected their boundaries and trees slid from their mountains. Houses were uprooted from their foundations. Roads buckled ...
Mountain Xpress

Gov. Stein, GROW NC announce expansion of Western North Carolina Recovery Team

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) announced the addition of three western North Carolina-based regional recovery coordinators ...
WRAL

Know before you go: Top 10 western NC attractions rebounding from Hurricane Helene damage

A trip to the North Carolina mountains during fall can be beautiful. Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway and viewing the fall colors is a regular stop for many people. But Hurricane Helene's damage in 2024 ...