Led by the Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections. “Come Hell or High Water” is asking the public for their personal stories, photos, videos, and audio recordings.

The new deadline is April 7, 2025.

Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative.

The burn ban begins February 27 at 2 p.m. and remains in effect until March 5 at 9 a.m., with possible extension.

Town of Black Mountain residents should place debris cased by Helene on the public right-of-way by March 1, 2025 to ensure the debris is picked up.

Army Corps of Engineers’ subcontractor AshBritt is removing debris in River Walk Dog Park, Veterans Park, and the nearby Swannanoa River.

The Black Mountain event has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3 from 5-7pm at Owen High School.

Helene survivors in North Carolina now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA.

For assistance and to learn more, visit the PPDR application center at the Black Mountain Library from 8am-5pm Wednesdays-Saturdays. Tetra Tech representatives are there to help.

RiverLink is helping equip property owners with the resources and knowledge to repair and steward their eroded streams.

Drop-in sessions are designed to provide personalized support and foster meaningful conversations about recovery pathways and community resources available to Helene survivors.