Rebuilding western North Carolina after Helene means rebuilding stronger and smarter to prepare for future storms,” said ...

Nearly 5 million pounds of debris have been removed from Western North Carolina waterways after Tropical Storm Helene, French ...

Inside French Broad Outfitters, walls are stripped bare, exposing yellowing insulation. Wooden pillars extend to the ceiling, framing rooms soon to come. Dust coats tools and ladders scattered ...

For about 5 miles, the French Broad River churns through a maze of boulders, bubbling into rapids that are both hair-raising and safe for an 8-year old — so popular that the whitewater guides ...

Many outfitters along the French Broad River have reopened after Tropical Storm Helene, but report business as slow during the first few months of the 2025 paddling season. Outfitters are part of the ...