As climate change raises temperatures and changes snowfall patterns, the state’s multimillion-dollar ski industry has had to adapt.
Tag: Western NC
Catch up on The Assembly’s coverage of western North Carolina from Asheville to Boone and beyond.
What’s the Secret Sauce Behind Ray’s Weather, Western NC’s Favorite Forecast?
How the self-taught weatherman behind Ray’s Weather knew Hurricane Helene would be a historic catastrophe.
Appalachian Food Traditions Worth Preserving
For some people weathering Hurricane Helene, food was hard to come by. Those with experience canning looked to their own larders.
FEMA Extends Temporary Hotel Stays, But Not Without Widespread Confusion
While some have been granted several more months in hotels, concerns abound about messaging, access, and what Trump plans to do with FEMA.
Short-Term Rental Owners Steel Themselves for Long Recovery
Western N.C.’s vacation rental industry, a key component of the tourism economy, faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene.
The Lonesome Death of Marvin ‘Popcorn’ Sutton
Fifteen years after the death of a tradition-bearer, an unlikely folk hero emerges in the Carolina mountains.
Western N.C. Official: ‘Businesses Need Funding Now’
Local officials discuss what the election results mean for relief efforts in Western N.C.
When Will We Know Who Won the Election in North Carolina?
When will absentee and early ballots be counted, will Hurricane Helene cause delays, and more questions answered.
Businesses Scramble to Address Child Care Crisis
Without state help, many fear “catastrophic impact” as child care options dwindle.
Western N.C. Lawmaker: “The Emergency is Still in Place”
A Q&A with state Sen. Timothy Moffitt on the $273 million relief package.