Column: County building inspectors honored for volunteer efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
“While we did what we were called to do, it still seems like so little compared to the challenges some still face today,” Kim Cannizzaro of Cumberland County Inspections says about the deadly September hurricane.
Column: Fayetteville real estate agent puts her heart into helping Hurricane Helene victims
Amethyst Albert, a local real estate agent who has been honored with the prestigious KW Cares award for her efforts to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
On the Ground With Fort Liberty’s Storm Relief Teams
For the past two weeks, about 1,400 soldiers from Fort Liberty have slept at a Camping World near Marion. They compose an Infantry Battalion Task Force sent to western N.C. to provide relief after Helene.
Fayetteville, Cumberland sending help to Helene, Milton disaster areas
Their missions include rebuilding power lines, repairing a water system, and assisting with social services, emergency management and public information, according to spokespeople for the PWC and the county, and other officials.
Column: Hurricane Helene stormed Asheville and western North Carolina without conscience
Phil Harris finds himself at what you may call ground zero in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Buncombe County, where Hurricane Helene has left her fury and wrath and deadly destruction.
1,000 Fort Liberty military personnel deploying to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery
Up to 1,000 Fort Liberty soldiers are being deployed to western North Carolina to assist in recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, per a request from Gov. Roy Cooper and approved Wednesday by President Joe Biden.
FTCC fire and emergency training complex breaks ground on final phase of construction
The Fayetteville Technical Community College facility celebrated the final phase of construction Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony.

