Wednesday | October 16, 2024

Wake Up, Asheville!

Today's newscast includes stories about:

• The U.S. Forest Service is working to reopen sections of Pisgah National Forest, with the Pisgah Ranger District expected to open soon, but the Appalachian and Grandfather districts still face extensive recovery due to fallen trees and landslides. (Full story: Carolina Public Press)
• The Asheville Brewers Alliance is coordinating aid for nearly 100 local breweries affected by the storm, ranging from temporary closures to total destruction. (Full story: Mountain Xpress)
• Asheville’s unhoused population, already vulnerable, is facing additional strain after Helene displaced even more residents. (Full story: The Assembly NC)
• 92 people remain unaccounted for following Helene, though that number fluctuates as agencies work to consolidate search efforts. (Full story: WLOS)
• Love Asheville From Afar, a new initiative by Explore Asheville, is connecting global consumers with local businesses through online shopping and donations to support recovery. (Full story: Always Asheville Fund)