Officials provide update on MST
It’s been just over a month since Hurricane Helene brought widespread devastation to Western North Carolina and the neighboring states.
A clearer path toward recovery for the region and the Mountains to Sea Trail is forming.
Junaluska Sanitary District receives $9.5 million award
Junaluska Sanitary District (JSD) has been awarded $9,495,104 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for the HCC/Broyhill and Oak Park Waterline Rehabilitation Project.
Smokies offers update on closures
The National Park Service continues to assess conditions and address damage following the impacts from Hurricane Helene in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park experienced substantial damage particularly in North Carolina, including Balsam Mountain, Big Creek and Cataloochee Valley.
Hurricane Helene recovery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) continues to assess conditions and to address damage following the impacts from Hurricane Helene in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today, park staff are prioritizing assessments of high use roads and trails as well as radio repeaters and historic structures throughout the park.
Cherokee museum receives $385,000 grant
Museum of the Cherokee People has been awarded a major spring grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.