
Opinion: Community partnerships formed after Helene helping recovery
The end of the year is often a time of reflection on our experiences, what we have overcome, and how we have changed.

The end of the year is often a time of reflection on our experiences, what we have overcome, and how we have changed.

Through a $300,000 federal grant, the city will develop a plan for a downtown property, envisioned for both an expansion of the city’s transit center and affordable housing.

CHEROKEE — The WNC Honors Awards, a signature program of WNC Communities, continued its 76-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas, volunteer-powered leadership, and grassroots service.

On Oct. 16, Dogwood Health Trust, a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of western North Carolina (WNC) residents, held its annual meeting in Asheville.

CHEROKEE, N.C. —The WNC Honors Awards, a signature program of WNC Communities, continued its 76-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas, volunteer-powered leadership, and grassroots service.

Appalachian State University has been awarded an impressive $838,276 grant from Dogwood Health Trust.

The community center is a vital resource for residents, and after its recent Business Center grand opening, it figures to become even more important.


Governor Josh Stein announced that organizations across North Carolina have stepped up to donate nearly $4 million to fight hunger in North Carolina.

In response to growing food insecurity across Western North Carolina, exacerbated first by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and more recently by a federal freeze on SNAP payments, Nantahala Health Foundation has launched a regional initiative to support local food security providers, made possible through a partnership with Dogwood Health
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