‘Rediscover the Unforgettable’: Gov. Stein Touring Western NC Promoting Tourism Boost

‘Rediscover the Unforgettable’: Gov. Stein touring western NC promoting tourism boost

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Doors are open in western North Carolina nearly a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the region knocking out roads, homes, and businesses. “What I think that a lot of people who are not from western North Carolina don’t appreciate is how much progress has occurred since the storm,” Governor Josh Stein said. He’s spending the week traveling across the western side of the state to support the Rediscover the Unforgetta…

NC Gov. Stein signs Helene recovery package passed in session’s final hours

New Remembrance Video captures the story of recovery for Asheville Parks after Hurricane Helene - The City of Asheville

When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, it left a powerful mark on our community—including our riverfront parks and facilities. Greenways were washed out, playgrounds were torn apart, buildings were destroyed, trees were lost, and entire green spaces were buried under debris. But what happened next tells a different story—one of resilience, hard work, and the deep connection Asheville has to its public spaces. Today, we’re sharing a new v…

How Asheville Scaled Community Engagement for Disaster Recovery

Explore how Asheville used PublicInput to engage 7,000 residents via a centralized Recovery Hub, offering key takeaways for government agencies on post-crisis engagement.