Power Poll: Special Legislative Session

Interior of the Tennessee House of Representatives chamber

A majority of respondents oppose Lee’s proposals on school vouchers and immigration enforcement, but members support increased disaster relief almost unanimously.

Impediments to Paddling

Nolichucky bridge photo

More than three months after Helene, the Nolichucky River and the surrounding landscape remain inhospitable to casual kayakers.

Wrestling Wreckage from the Waters

French Broad River Cleanup Photo

Using a variety of watercraft and muscle, volunteers toil to clear Helene’s debris from the French Broad and other Western North Carolina rivers.

Advocating Action on Climate Change

A newly formed environmental advocacy group is calling on Knox County to develop a climate change plan. Meanwhile, a regional effort is afoot.

After the Flood

Second Gear consignment store damage photo

Residents improvise on their own and help one another amid the ruins of Asheville during the days following Hurricane Helen’s destructive blow.