The unheralded heroes of Hurricane Helene

First responders deserve praise for their efforts, but what about others who have made it possible to recover? By Dalton George  In the weeks and months after Hurricane Helene, I’ve seen many good stories about the police and fire departments that sent employees...

The fight for public education

North Carolina’s public schools are on the front lines of disaster recovery By Kimberly Jones  The devastation brought by Hurricane Helene to western North Carolina has left communities grappling with significant loss and upheaval. As we witness the aftermath,...

Mayor Smathers: Let’s come together and deliver for WNC

Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers calls on lawmakers in Raleigh to deliver for hurricane victims By Zeb Smathers From the moment Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on North Carolina, we’ve witnessed the best of humanity. Neighbors of all beliefs, political parties,...