North Carolina businesses continue Helene recovery

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David Pollack names ACC team as best college football program in country and it's not Bill Belichick's North Carolina

College football analyst David Pollack has offered his view on the best program in the country this season, entering Week 5. Pollack picked an ACC team, which wasn't Bill Belichick's North Carolina. Pollack stunned many by putting the Miami...

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British department store Harrods warns customers that some personal details taken in data breach LONDON (AP) — Harrods has warned some customers about a data breach involving their online systems. The luxury British department store said late...

One year later: Remembering the 108 lives lost in North Carolina to Hurricane Helene

Today marks one year since Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, bringing a wave of destruction and grief. One year later, we remember and honor those in North Carolina who tragically lost their lives to the deadly storm. These...

Volunteer pilots reflect on one year since Helene devastated western North Carolina

Helene took out cell service, electricity, and water in the region. Leaving Carolinians with no communication for help. Within the first few days, small craft airplanes and helicopters were essential for rescues and donation drops. ASHEVILLE, NC –...

Is there a connection between North Carolina being No. 1 state for business and No. 48 for school funding?

By Dr. Francis Koster On June 11 of this year, CNBC conducted a survey which ranked North Carolina (the ninth most populous state) as the “Number One State in America for Doing Business”! North Carolina won the No. 1 slot in part because in 2013...

Fact checking Trump's recent claims about the economy

Washington — President Trump frequently touts a U.S. economy that's on the rise under his stewardship: he talks about energy and grocery prices that are falling, lower mortgage rates and claims he's vanquished inflation. He argues things have...

Beloved sporting goods retailer Sherman's Sports closing forever after 103 years in business

06:18 ET, 27 Sep 2025Updated 06:18 ET, 27 Sep 2025 Sherman's sportswear store has closed after more than 100 years(Image: Getty Images) A beloved sporting goods store that survived for more than 100 years has closed its doors for the final time....

PBS North Carolina cuts over 30 jobs to secure long-term stability amid budget shortfalls

Officials with PBS North Carolina said the company has implemented “involuntary separations” over the last 10 days that have impacted over 30 positions across multiple divisions. In a statement on Friday by CEO and General Manager David Crabtree,...

North Carolina Railroad recognized for post-Helene recovery efforts

Rail News Home Short Lines & Regionals 9/26/2025 Rail News: Short Lines & Regionals Back-on-Track funding supported local rail-served businesses, included Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (shown). Photo – North Carolina Railroad Co. The International...

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: News, Predictions, and Poll

If the giant gongs of Fantasy SciFi movie doom aren’t ringing, maybe the run on for the Hokies should be AC/DC’s Hell’s Bells. This team is rapidly falling apart, and no amount of decent backup coaching is going to help it. As the end of the...

Western North Carolina small businesses fight to survive a year later after Helene

Thousands of Western North Carolina businesses face uphill battle after Helene's destruction, here's where we are a year later STILL IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING. OUR. LINDSAY KLINE CONTINUES OUR COVERAGE FROM ASHEVILLE THIS AFTERNOON. LINDSAY,...

One year after Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina still struggles to rebuild

Asheville and Swannanoa are still scarred by Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding. WFMY News 2 spoke to a local photographer about recovery efforts. SWANNANOA, N.C. — On September 27 of last year, Hurricane Helene slammed into Western North...

When Hurricane Helene Hit, Asheville, North Carolina, Banded Together—And Became 2025’s Nicest Place in America

Rachael McIntosh for Reader's DigestAsheville’s vibrant downtown is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Molly and Meherwan Irani took a leap of faith when they moved with their 3-year-old daughter, Aria, from San Francisco to Asheville, North...

Outdoor Economy Conference considers investment in recovery

Born from the high, cold springs of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and destined for the Gulf of Mexico, the clear waters of the Oconaluftee River have a long journey ahead. The river flows through the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’...

Secretary of state visits Morehead City to connect with businesses through Rural Rise NC

The Secretary of State of North Carolina was in Morehead City this morning to hear directly from local business owners. News 12 spoke exclusively with her about the concerns of those businesses. She’s served North Carolina for nearly three...

Corporate ownership of single-family homes in Mecklenburg County jumps 65% since 2019

CHARLOTTE — A new study conducted by the University of North Carolina Charlotte found corporate landlords now own about 20,000 single-family homes in Mecklenburg County. This is a 65% jump in market share since 2019, according to the Charlotte...

'We’re Open': Western North Carolina communities push for visitors one year after Helene

One year after Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina is open for business. BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — One year after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the message from the mountains is clear: we’re open. From shops in Black...

One Year After Helene, Conservation Meets Recovery in North Carolina

Tractor trailer tires. Halloween candy wrappers. Sheet metal roofing. Ceramic dinner plates. Car parts. Shoes—a lot of shoes. “I have a little trouble sometimes when I pick up the shoes,” admits Zack Davis as he rattles off the trash he’s been...

How much has Western North Carolina recovered since Helene one year later? Check out this interactive feature to access data

MEMBERS. HE LOST. I CAN TELL YOU HOW IT WAS, BUT IF YOU DIDN’T SEE IT, THE WORDS CAN’T DESCRIBE IT. WHILE IT’S HARD TO FIND THE WORDS, IT’S A FEELING THAT BRIAN CRAIG STILL CARRIES WITH HIM EVERY DAY, DAY BY DAY. SOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS....