Five months later: An update on Asheville and a volunteer’s perspective on the ground

Five months later: An update on Asheville and a volunteer’s perspective on the ground

If there’s one thing I learned during this experience, it’s that progress isn’t always immediately visible nor about large-scale change in the moment, but about the small steps that add up overtime. Sights from the outside the River Arts District, one of the hardest-hit in the area. (Emily Reier/The Seahawk) In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the streets of Asheville, N.C. are painted in hues of orange — from construction vehicles to cones, signs …