Dozens of Asheville artists lost their work when galleries and studies were flooded after Hurricane Helene. More than 20 miles away, two women found dozens of their pieces buried in mud near the French Broad River. They dug out the art, cleaned it, and returned it to the artists.
'Like finding gold': Artist recovers 40-plus RAD pieces from French Broad
Laura Butterworth, an illustrator, has returned more than 40 pieces of art, including paintings from artists featured in Riverview Station.
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December 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM
When NC was rebuilding bridges, he was fundraising. When NC was repairing roads, he was attending rallies. NC needed an advocate; he wouldn’t even pick up the phone. We’re tired of waiting on Michael Whatley to show up for Western North Carolina. #HeleneRecovery #NotOurNeighbor
September 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
When NC was rebuilding bridges, he was fundraising. When NC was repairing roads, he was attending rallies. NC needed an advocate; he wouldn’t even pick up the phone. We’re tired of waiting on Michael Whatley to show up for Western North Carolina. #HeleneRecovery #NotOurNeighbor
North Carolinians showed up for one another after Helene. They delivered food, repaired homes, and cleared roads. No matter the circumstances, they always lent a hand. It’s long past time for their federal leaders to do the same. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley
September 27, 2026 at 8:56 PM
North Carolinians showed up for one another after Helene. They delivered food, repaired homes, and cleared roads. No matter the circumstances, they always lent a hand. It’s long past time for their federal leaders to do the same. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley
Multiple orthodox /Hasidic volunteer organizations on the ground in and around Asheville N.C. coordinated by the local Chabad. In these photos we see volunteers from Matzil Search And Rescue who traveled over 11 hours to serve the community.
#Helene #HeleneRecovery #JewishCommunity #NorthCarolina ✡️💜
#Helene #HeleneRecovery #JewishCommunity #NorthCarolina ✡️💜
October 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Multiple orthodox /Hasidic volunteer organizations on the ground in and around Asheville N.C. coordinated by the local Chabad. In these photos we see volunteers from Matzil Search And Rescue who traveled over 11 hours to serve the community.
#Helene #HeleneRecovery #JewishCommunity #NorthCarolina ✡️💜
#Helene #HeleneRecovery #JewishCommunity #NorthCarolina ✡️💜
North Carolina has been waiting for billions in recovery funding for two years. Now, President Trump is threatening to make our communities wait even longer. Recovery aid shouldn’t be a political weapon. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
North Carolina has been waiting for billions in recovery funding for two years. Now, President Trump is threatening to make our communities wait even longer. Recovery aid shouldn’t be a political weapon. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
North Carolina has been waiting for billions in recovery funding for two years. Now, President Trump is threatening to make our communities wait even longer. Recovery aid shouldn’t be a political weapon. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
September 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
North Carolina has been waiting for billions in recovery funding for two years. Now, President Trump is threatening to make our communities wait even longer. Recovery aid shouldn’t be a political weapon. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
Here’s more from our trip back to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure this past weekend. With updated footage of the recovery and the long road ahead to recovery from #Helene. With a watch of Christmas is Chimney Rock. #WNCStrong #ncwx #wncwx #HeleneRecovery #LakeLure #ChimneyRock youtu.be/w0R19j86m_s?...
Live from Chimney Rock and Lure Lure after Helene: What we found | Ep. 517
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December 17, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Here’s more from our trip back to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure this past weekend. With updated footage of the recovery and the long road ahead to recovery from #Helene. With a watch of Christmas is Chimney Rock. #WNCStrong #ncwx #wncwx #HeleneRecovery #LakeLure #ChimneyRock youtu.be/w0R19j86m_s?...
Judge Sides with North Carolina, Reinstating $200 Million in Critical FEMA Flood Funding wnctimes.com/article/judg... #WNCNews #NorthCarolina #FloodProtection #DisasterMitigation #JeffJackson #FEMA #BRIC #AVLnews #Infrastructure #wnctimes #HeleneRecovery #NCNEWS #NorthCarolina #asheville #WNCnews
December 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Judge Sides with North Carolina, Reinstating $200 Million in Critical FEMA Flood Funding wnctimes.com/article/judg... #WNCNews #NorthCarolina #FloodProtection #DisasterMitigation #JeffJackson #FEMA #BRIC #AVLnews #Infrastructure #wnctimes #HeleneRecovery #NCNEWS #NorthCarolina #asheville #WNCnews
#ICE is now authorized to make arrests in in North Carolina in "places where disaster or emergency relief is provided."
Source: @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
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#disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #helenerecovery #immigrantrights #hurricanehelene
Source: @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
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#disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #helenerecovery #immigrantrights #hurricanehelene
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#ICE is now authorized to make arrests in in North Carolina in "places where disaster or emergency relief is provided."
Source: @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
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#disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #helenerecovery #immigrantrights #hurricanehelene
Source: @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
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#disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #helenerecovery #immigrantrights #hurricanehelene
Two years after Hurricane Helene, we recognize the progress we’ve made to rebuild. But there’s more work to be done, and we need leaders who will actually stand alongside us to do it. Michael Whatley has proven that he’s not that leader. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong
September 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Two years after Hurricane Helene, we recognize the progress we’ve made to rebuild. But there’s more work to be done, and we need leaders who will actually stand alongside us to do it. Michael Whatley has proven that he’s not that leader. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong
Buncombe Commissioners OK $14 Million Spending Boost for Helene Recovery wnctimes.com/article/bunc... #avl #asheville #avlnews #wnc #wncmoutains #localnews #helenerecovery #nc #northcarolina #ncnews #FEMA #federalgovernment #wncnews
October 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Buncombe Commissioners OK $14 Million Spending Boost for Helene Recovery wnctimes.com/article/bunc... #avl #asheville #avlnews #wnc #wncmoutains #localnews #helenerecovery #nc #northcarolina #ncnews #FEMA #federalgovernment #wncnews
See how UMCOR is responding to the recent severe flooding in the Southeastern U.S.:
Please continue to pray for those impacted.
To support response to this and other disasters in the U.S., donate here: bit.ly/umcorusdr
#BeUMC #flooding #HeleneRecovery
Please continue to pray for those impacted.
To support response to this and other disasters in the U.S., donate here: bit.ly/umcorusdr
#BeUMC #flooding #HeleneRecovery
Global Ministries - UMCOR US Disaster Response and Recovery
UMCOR US Disaster Response and Recovery
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February 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
See how UMCOR is responding to the recent severe flooding in the Southeastern U.S.:
Please continue to pray for those impacted.
To support response to this and other disasters in the U.S., donate here: bit.ly/umcorusdr
#BeUMC #flooding #HeleneRecovery
Please continue to pray for those impacted.
To support response to this and other disasters in the U.S., donate here: bit.ly/umcorusdr
#BeUMC #flooding #HeleneRecovery
AG Jeff Jackson Launches "Safe to Rebuild" Initiative to Combat Post-Helene Fraud in Western NC wnctimes.com/.../10282-ag.... #WNCnews #nc #NorthCarolina #westernnc #HeleneRecovery #HeleneNC #ncnews #FraudAwareness #scam #scammers
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
AG Jeff Jackson Launches "Safe to Rebuild" Initiative to Combat Post-Helene Fraud in Western NC wnctimes.com/.../10282-ag.... #WNCnews #nc #NorthCarolina #westernnc #HeleneRecovery #HeleneNC #ncnews #FraudAwareness #scam #scammers
Freight Rail Service Restored to Asheville, Marking Major Recovery Milestone wnctimes.com/news/10415-f... #wnc #wncnews #avlnews @asheville.bsky.social #businessnews #wncbusiness #helenerecovery #nc #ncnews #northcarolina #businessnews
Freight Rail Service Restored to Asheville, Marking Major Recovery Milestone
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May 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Freight Rail Service Restored to Asheville, Marking Major Recovery Milestone wnctimes.com/news/10415-f... #wnc #wncnews #avlnews @asheville.bsky.social #businessnews #wncbusiness #helenerecovery #nc #ncnews #northcarolina #businessnews
Friday marks 2 months since Helene struck Asheville and WNC. Last night’s gorgeous sunset and its reflection in the still, lazy river are at odds with the raging waters that devasted parts of the region. But these beautiful, ancient mountains and rivers survived and will outlast this disaster.
November 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
NC Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal wnctimes.com/business/103... #wnc #wncbusiness #localbusiness #wncmountains #helenerecovery #northcarolina
NC Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal
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May 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NC Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal wnctimes.com/business/103... #wnc #wncbusiness #localbusiness #wncmountains #helenerecovery #northcarolina
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW HEADLINES 2025 BENEFIT wnctimes.com/article/old-... #music #livemusic #hilloween #wnc #wncentertainment #localevent #wncevents #wncnews #benefitconcert #fundraiser #helenerecovery #nc #ncnews #liveentertainment #wncmountains #countrymusic
August 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW HEADLINES 2025 BENEFIT wnctimes.com/article/old-... #music #livemusic #hilloween #wnc #wncentertainment #localevent #wncevents #wncnews #benefitconcert #fundraiser #helenerecovery #nc #ncnews #liveentertainment #wncmountains #countrymusic
Council is working to address gaps in #Helenerecovery funding for #homerepairs.
If someone you know has an experience falling through the cracks that can add to understanding as Council weighs recommendations, email the full Council: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#MondayMinute #Asheville
If someone you know has an experience falling through the cracks that can add to understanding as Council weighs recommendations, email the full Council: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#MondayMinute #Asheville
April 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Council is working to address gaps in #Helenerecovery funding for #homerepairs.
If someone you know has an experience falling through the cracks that can add to understanding as Council weighs recommendations, email the full Council: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#MondayMinute #Asheville
If someone you know has an experience falling through the cracks that can add to understanding as Council weighs recommendations, email the full Council: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#MondayMinute #Asheville
What’s the difference between Bigfoot and Hurricane Helene Recovery Czar Michael Whatley? Bigfoot has actually been seen in Western North Carolina. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
July 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM
What’s the difference between Bigfoot and Hurricane Helene Recovery Czar Michael Whatley? Bigfoot has actually been seen in Western North Carolina. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
85% Blue Ridge Parkway Reopened A Year Later wnctimes.com/article/85-b... #helene #helenerecovery #hurricanerecovery #locanews #local #avl #avlnews #wnc #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #nps #wncnews
September 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
85% Blue Ridge Parkway Reopened A Year Later wnctimes.com/article/85-b... #helene #helenerecovery #hurricanerecovery #locanews #local #avl #avlnews #wnc #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #nps #wncnews
Raising a glass to the rebirth of the River Arts District post-Helene. 🥂🧑🏾🎨💕🖼️🎨 #riverartsdistrict #grandreopening #AshevilleNC #WesternNorthCarolina #fineart #findingmymuse #HeleneRecovery
September 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Raising a glass to the rebirth of the River Arts District post-Helene. 🥂🧑🏾🎨💕🖼️🎨 #riverartsdistrict #grandreopening #AshevilleNC #WesternNorthCarolina #fineart #findingmymuse #HeleneRecovery
This Republican administration's policies hurt western NC recovery and rebuilding efforts. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery
"At the time of her firing, Bunty was working on distributing disaster aid funds to projects in western North Carolina."
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"At the time of her firing, Bunty was working on distributing disaster aid funds to projects in western North Carolina."
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U.S. Forest Service fires workers involved in Helene recovery
The U.S. Forest Service fired thousands of workers in the past week, including firefighters, biologists, and disaster recovery experts. Many were directly involved in western North Carolina recovery e...
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February 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This Republican administration's policies hurt western NC recovery and rebuilding efforts. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery
"At the time of her firing, Bunty was working on distributing disaster aid funds to projects in western North Carolina."
www.wfae.org/energy-envir...
"At the time of her firing, Bunty was working on distributing disaster aid funds to projects in western North Carolina."
www.wfae.org/energy-envir...
Jackson Sues to Block "Unlawful" $50 Million Cut to Rural NC Schools wnctimes.com/article/jack... #SaveOurSchools #CommunitySchools #EducationMatters #NCED #NCTeachers #wnctimes #WNCNews #NCNews #NCPol #JeffJackson #WNCStrong #PublicEducation #RuralSchools #Asheville #BuncombeCounty #HeleneRecovery
January 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Jackson Sues to Block "Unlawful" $50 Million Cut to Rural NC Schools wnctimes.com/article/jack... #SaveOurSchools #CommunitySchools #EducationMatters #NCED #NCTeachers #wnctimes #WNCNews #NCNews #NCPol #JeffJackson #WNCStrong #PublicEducation #RuralSchools #Asheville #BuncombeCounty #HeleneRecovery
FEMA Grant Release Ends Year-Long Wait for Henderson County Debris Reimbursement wnctimes.com/article/fema... #FEMA #HurricaneHelene #FEMAgrant #HendersonCounty #WNC #DisasterRecovery #wnctime #NCnews
#MountainNews #NCnews #HeleneRecovery #HurricaneHelene #WNC #NorthCarolina #wnctimes #wncnews
#MountainNews #NCnews #HeleneRecovery #HurricaneHelene #WNC #NorthCarolina #wnctimes #wncnews
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
FEMA Grant Release Ends Year-Long Wait for Henderson County Debris Reimbursement wnctimes.com/article/fema... #FEMA #HurricaneHelene #FEMAgrant #HendersonCounty #WNC #DisasterRecovery #wnctime #NCnews
#MountainNews #NCnews #HeleneRecovery #HurricaneHelene #WNC #NorthCarolina #wnctimes #wncnews
#MountainNews #NCnews #HeleneRecovery #HurricaneHelene #WNC #NorthCarolina #wnctimes #wncnews
It’s snowing & normally I’d be excited, but not after Helene. I’m thinking about the people in tents, cars, campers & shelters. 😞 My local news just reported that there are 1100-1200 children now without permanent housing in Buncombe County alone. Please don’t forget about WNC.
#helenerecovery
#helenerecovery
November 22, 2024 at 5:03 AM
It’s snowing & normally I’d be excited, but not after Helene. I’m thinking about the people in tents, cars, campers & shelters. 😞 My local news just reported that there are 1100-1200 children now without permanent housing in Buncombe County alone. Please don’t forget about WNC.
#helenerecovery
#helenerecovery