Carter Francois looks across a half-rebuilt Alpine Inn and says without bravado: “I’m kind of proud of myself.” He should be.

Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, residents are undertaking the painstaking task of rebuilding their lives by hand. Ashe County officials acknowledge the ...

National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 18. This year, the gratitude for the men and women who restore ...

The emotional stress of hurricane recovery can be prolonged ... Damage left behind by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has led to prolonged stress for many impacted homeowners.