Inspiring acts in the face of disaster are the heart of an exclusive book, “Mountain Strong,” from the Asheville Citizen Times and USA TODAY Network.

One of the hardest hit areas in western North Carolina was along Highway 9 between Swannanoa and Chimney Rock.

Our tiny town of Bat Cave, N.C., was devastated by Hurricane Helene. But we will find a way to vote – for our neighbors, ...

Hurricane Helene devastated communities throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. The National Weather Service dubbed ...

A narrow dirt road between the tiny mountain community of Bat Cave and the larger tourist mecca of Chimney Rock has taken on ...

Bold claims that Ted Nugent donated heavy equipment worth $2 million to aid in Hurricane Helene relief spread rapidly across ...

Eight state parks in western N.C. remain closed as cleanup continues, including Chimney Rock State Park and Mount Mitchell State Park.

A month has passed since Hurricane Helene claimed three lives in Rutherford County and left many without homes and their businesses. Residents, particularly in the areas of ...

Chimney Rock, North Carolina Mayor Peter O'Leary discusses recovery efforts following the town's destruction during Hurricane Helene with local WYFF News 4.

Political yard signs were buried the storm. If they were visible, I doubt rescuers cared about the political affiliation of ...

They’ve created pop-up shops and are inviting people to come see what they have to offer since many of them have no idea when ...