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A pallet of roughly 1000 smoke detectors being loaded into a box truck to help with the hurricane helene relief in Black Mountain NC.

Mister Sparky Donates Thousands Of Smoke Detectors To Black Mountain NC

By: Wise News Network Staff Black Mountain, NC (WNN) - Mister Sparky of Charlotte and...
A map depicting where the Hurricane Helene volunteers in Spruce Pine Nc came from.

Hurricane Helene Devastates Downtown Spruce Pine, Community Rallies for Recovery

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Hurricane Helene caused severe...
Destruction after Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: An Unfortunate Perfect Storm For Appalachia

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Appalachia, USA (WNN) - Throughout history, many remnants...
The Greg O'Hara cabin before damages caused by Hurricane Helene.

Greg O’Hara and Hurricane Helene in Taylor Valley Virginia

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) - In May 2024,...
The Virginia Creeper Trail Trestle 18 before Helene.

The Virginia Creeper Trail Suffers Damage After Hurricane Helene

By Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) - Damascus, Virginia, is a...
A photo of the damages to Spruce Pine's Locust Street on October 3rd.

North Toe River Flooding Leaves Downtown Spruce Pine Struggling to Recover

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane...
An image of DT's Blue Ridge Java being boarded up after flood damages with hopeful messages such as DT's Strong, Coming Back!, and God Bless Spruce Pine painted on it.

Spruce Pine Coffee Shop Devastated by Hurricane Helene Damage, Owners Seek Community Support

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from...
The destruction caused at Riverside Park by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane...
A shot of the whole Tractor, Food, and Farm building and pantry.

Food Hub Responds to Hurricane Helene’s Impact in Western North Carolina

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of...
A drone still over Locust Street in Spruce Pine showing the North Toe River, and the efforts made to remove mud from Locust Street after the flooding.

Mayor of Spruce Pine NC Shares Details on Town’s Challenges After Hurricane Helene

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane...
A picture of the North Toe River Flood in Spruce Pine during Hurricane Helene. Locust Street is fully submerged.

Western NC Hurricane Cleanup: Pack Mules, Horses and ATVs in Spruce Pine NCย 

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) - Three weary travelers...
A photo of the damages to Locust street in Spruce Pine shortly after the flooding from Hurricane Helene.

Cherryville Native Survives In Swannanoa NC: WNN Surveys NC Mountain Damages

By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network Swannanoa, NC (WNN)โ€”The Wise News Network Team went...