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As we close out 2024, it is almost impossible to remember life before the storm. So much has happened, and so much has been lost. Yet, we need to…

  Hurricane Helene tested the resilience of Western North Carolina in ways few had ever imagined. Families found themselves drawing strength to…

  The following advocacy opportunity comes directly to us from the WNC Early Childhood Coalition:   Last week we asked you to call Senator Berger and…

In the days following Hurricane Helene, our community was raw, wounded, and in need. The devastation touched all of us, leaving streets and…

When Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Western North Carolina, Zholi was one of the thousands of volunteers across the nation that responded.…

As water levels recede and power is slowly restored across Western Carolina, our communities are beginning to assess the aftermath of what many…

  Buncombe County Government will host nine drop-in community meetings and an online forum about school consolidation in September. The input…

Regan's story is a testament to the necessity of comprehensive support systems, including the invaluable contributions of Community School…

  During the weekly Community Night at Enka Middle School, Catalina Figeroa, an insightful 13-year-old, sat with her mother and shared her thoughts…

  The 2023-2024 school year has been a resounding success for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) as well as countless community…