As Asheville Recovers from Helene, Is There Any Good News?
On September 27, 2024, Asheville found itself in the path of Tropical Storm Helene, a once-in-a-century storm that destroyed buildings, roadways, and bridges. Livelihoods and lives were lost. The flood waters and subsequent devastation stranded surviving residents without power, communications, and running water. The storm damage was completely unexpected, as Western North Carolina isn’t typically…