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Live updates: President Donald Trump returns to NC for visit to Helene-ravaged Asheville
It’s his first visit to North Carolina since taking office and second visit to the Asheville area since Helene hit.
President Donald Trump signs autographs as he arrives in Asheville for Helene briefing
President Donald Trump was greeted by supporters during his arrival to Asheville Regional Airport on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 to survey damage from Helene flooding.
President Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while touring Hurricane Helene damage in Asheville
Trump said, “Hurricane Helene was one of the worst natural disasters in history” during a roundtable discussion Friday morning. He added that he has “never seen such water d
President Donald Trump to arrive in Asheville for briefing on Helene damage recovery
President Donald Trump will visit Asheville on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 to receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
Trump floats ‘getting rid’ of FEMA as he visits North Carolina to survey Helene damage
President Donald Trump floated “getting rid” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday as he visited western North Carolina to survey the damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Helene victims hopeful after President Trump's visit to western NC
With freezing temperatures and some people still without a roof over their heads or heat to keep them warm, many people in western NC are still suffering. Hurricane Helene ripped through the state on Sept. 27. One of the big fears residents said was that they would be forgotten months after this weather event took place.
Donald Trump's Asheville visit 'gives us some hope' after Helene, Rep. Chuck Edwards says
Rep. Chuck Edwards said North Carolina residents "should be proud" President Donald Trump made Asheville one of his first stops since inauguration.
Gov. Lee to meet with President Trump during Asheville visit following Helene
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will meet with President Donald Trump during his visit on Friday to Asheville following Helene.
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Trump in Asheville updates: Helene-ravaged WNC among first stops of second term
President Donald Trump is visiting North Carolina Friday for one of his first trips of his second term. Follow along here for live coverage.
President Trump Visits Asheville, Reviews Hurricane Helene Recovery
President Trump's recent itinerary reflects his commitment to understanding and addressing the aftermath of natural disasters across the nation. His first destination is Asheville, North Carolina, where he will closely observe the rebuilding and recovery initiatives undertaken since Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024.
President Trump makes stop in Asheville to tour Hurricane Helene damage
Friday morning the President will stop in Asheville, North Carolina to tour damage from Hurricane Helene, WVLT attended his trip To Asheville as more funding for Hurricane Helene hit areas is expected to be announced.
Gov. Bill Lee discusses meeting with President Trump, touring Helene-damaged areas of North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WVLT) - President Donald Trump visited western North Carolina on Friday to tour some of the hardest hit ...
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How Asheville, North Carolina, is recovering, four months after Hurricane Helene
President Trump is visiting Asheville, North Carolina, Friday, four months after the deadly Hurricane Helene ravaged the area.
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After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has doled out more than $3.5 million in rent support to hundreds of people who have walked ...
Asheville homeowners' insurance rate to increase 9%; 'Difficult to speculate' on Helene's impact
The North Carolina Department of Insurance has announced that Buncombe and Henderson counties will see substantially lower ...
Asheville Tea Company perseveres after Helene wipes out entire facility
One small business, Asheville Tea Company, has worked to make a comeback since Helene washed away their entire facility.
Where to hike post-Helene: Pisgah National Forest opens 64 trails, including Catawba Falls
Some Pisgah National Forest trails are open to visitors, including Catawba Falls, after Helene brought millions in damages to ...
Asheville, WNC restaurants receive $10k grants in Tropical Storm Helene aftermath
On Jan. 13, the 10 local restaurants were presented with $10,000 grant awards ― All Day Darling, Baby Bull, The Bull and ...
Survivors of Helene find warmth and kindness in Asheville community's support
Helene survivors who lost everything are relying on the kindness of strangers especially during this frigid weather.