Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
Trump portrayed himself as savior to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina. Now his HUD is playing politics with critical aid.
Asheville changes Helene disaster recovery plan after federal criticism of ‘DEI criteria’
The Housing and Urban Development secretary said the department will not approve any plans that aren’t compliant with ...
Asheville hotelier bankrupt after contractor lawsuits, unpaid $17 million and an empty hotel
An Asheville-based hotelier and politician filed for bankruptcy in early March as his company faces litigation from an asset ...
Liberal North Carolina city's DEI plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary
Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner shut down an Asheville, North Carolina, Hurricane ...
Atlanta Magazine1d
Must-Do South: Asheville, North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene carved a path across the Southeast last September, it left what may be its deepest marks in western ...
HUD Rejects Asheville, NC, Hurricane Recovery Plan Because It Targets DEI
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Asheville's DEI portion of the recovery plan conflicts with President Donald Trump's ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d
Asheville journeys to recovery after historic Hurricane Helene
Asheville is a major tourist hub for the region and a favorite travel destination for many Atlantans. Some may wonder, is it OK to visit?
The Hill1d
HUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
Western North Carolina, and particularly the area in and around Asheville, suffered some of the worst damage in the state with mudslides and flooding, leaving dozens of people dead and wrecking ...
Historic Asheville railroad may be restored after Helene; likely to support Amtrak travel
Norfolk Southern has told the N.C. Department of Transportation that the Old Fort Loops in McDowell County will be restored ...
North Carolina Senate passes bill requiring state agencies cooperate with ICE: What's next
NC Senate passed a bill that would deputize state law enforcement officers to perform certain ICE functions, introduced in ...
Cheers! These North Carolina cities rank among the nation’s best for beer lovers
On the resulting list of readers’ choice award winners, Asheville and Charlotte were the only larger North Carolina cities to ...
Aerospace giant to invest $100M in North Carolina manufacturing
The investment in Durham is part of a $100 million commitment across the company's entire North Carolina operation that also ...