Blues Make History: Asheville City SC Topples Greenville in U.S. Open Cup Thriller | WNC Times ASHEVILLE -- ASHEVILLE, NC – Under the biting chill of a mountain Wednesday night, Asheville City SC didn’t just brave the elements; they made history...

Blues Make History: Asheville City SC Topples Greenville in U.S. Open Cup Thriller wnctimes.com/article/blue... #AshevilleCitySC #USOpenCup #BlueCollarBlue #WNC #AshevilleSports#SupportLocalSoccer #U.S.OpenCup2026 #RoadToTheCup #USLLeagueTwo #MountainStrong #AshevilleEvents #wnctimes

WNC Helene Recovery Funds Grow, But Advocates Warn Billions More Are Needed | WNC Times ASHEVILLE — More than 18 months after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through Western North Carolina, state and local leaders are pressi...

WNC Helene Recovery Funds Grow, But Advocates Warn Billions More Are Needed wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #WNCStrong #HeleneRecovery #NorthCarolina #Asheville #WesternNC #DisasterRelief #MountainStrong #NCNews #CommunityRecovery #Infrastructure #RebuildWNC #WNCRecovery #NCPolitics

It’s budget season! I invite neighbors to participate in my Collaborative Legislative Agenda.

This survey informs my work as an Asheville City Councilmember and is a way to share the work with me.

➡️ Deadline: Saturday, March 1st: forms.gle/wc3omWNs5xiY...

We’re in this together! #MountainStrong

What do you want to hear on #MondayMinute in 2026?

📝 Email your Monday Minute ideas to my office: kimroney@avlcouncil.com
➡️ Send links and resources that might add to the convo

We’re in this together, #MountainStrong

#civics101 #Asheville #kimroneyforasheville

A Cold Welcome: How Asheville’s "No Local" Hotel Policies Are Stifling Small Business Recovery wnctimes.com/article/a-co... #AshevilleNews #WNCStrong #MountainStrong
#WesternNC #AshevilleNC #WNCbusiness #WNCnews #HamptonInnAsheville #BusinessNews #NoLocalPolicy #ConsumerRights #TravelNews #WNCnews

5/ Donate and volunteer: MANNA FoodBank, 12 Baskets Cafe, Bounty & Soul, Food Connection, Swannanoa Communities Together, and please tag more in the comments!

We're in this together, #mountainstrong!

#food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville

Haywood County Traveling and thinking about books and things

My most recent travel included a stop in Haywood County where my first goal was to see the tribute to writer Fred Chappell at the Canton branch of the public library. It was a lovely visit.

#100counties #nc #poetry #haywoodcounty #canton #mountainstrong

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As the call moves into practice: “We are unstoppable, another world is possible!”

This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene.

#mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong

#mountainstrong
Even the biggest bathroom Floods can be Repaired! 🚽🌊❤️

#WNC #Asheville #home #inspection #builderbuddy #Helene

My doggy taking a walk on the trunk of the tree that fell onto my sister's house.

Stay Strong High Country was the message on the marquee of the Appalachian Theatre in Boone, North Carolina.

Resilience.

These two photos were taken in October of 2024. We're still here. So is that giant ass tree in the yard. #hurricanehelene #wnc #mountainstrong

To this day, I am so thankful for App State and how they helped the students and community. I never worried about my child after Helene because I knew she was in good hands.

#Helene #AppState #MountainStrong

Remembering Helene and Healing Together in WNC: A Special Edition of the Community Connection & Care Calendar

• Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events
➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at:
www.buncombenc.gov

#communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene

A glorious rainbow over downtown Boone tonight as we continue our live coverage from WNC on the one-year mark since Helene ❤️ Keep it to WCNC Charlotte and WCNC+ streaming throughout the week for more stories of resilience, survival, recovery and the work still underway. #mountainstrong

Y'all realize this is the same school district as the Columbine shooting of 1999, and a neighborhood school of the Emily Keyes shooting of 2006? #mountainstrong but damn we need to fix this.

#MountainStrong

Supporting Marshall, Hot Springs, & Madison County after #HurricaneHelene:

🥗 Enjoy local restaurants
🖼️ Support local artists & makers
🎸 Catch a show at Zadie’s
💜 Be patient, tip well
✨ Volunteer w/ Marshall Nano Hub
👟 Hike with respect: carry your (dog poo too) waste out

#WNC #mountainstrong

4/ Because many hands make light work, and we’re in this together—right? #MountainStrong

A #MondayMinute of shared grief:

• House bill attacks Medicaid and trans people;
• State delays #Helene recovery funding; and
• Public safety five years after the murder of #GeorgeFloyd.

If you’re heavyhearted, you’re not alone. We’ll get through this, #MountainStrong

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The Liar in Chief confirms once again that he lied. He doesn't care about ordinary Americans, no matter what. Western NC has so much work to recover from a 1000-yr storm, and we're left to ourselves. With our Governor Josh Stein, we remain #MountainStrong

BIG news! The City of #Asheville's application for $225-million in CDBG-DR #disasterrecovery funds has been approved by the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Developmen (HUD).

#hurricanehelene #mountainstrong

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WE HAD 7500 IN LITTLE ITTY BITTY OLD ASHEVILLE!!! #HANDSOFF #INDIVISIBLE #ASHEVILLE #MOUNTAINSTRONG #fiftyfiftyone

Buncombe County community heroes during Helene are USA Today Women of Year honorees One dove into floodwaters to save a neighbor. One ensured smooth voting season. Another advocated for the city's low-income residents during Helene.

Celebrating Corinne Duncan, Katie McMullen, and my friend Jen Hampton on the national recognition of their courageous, ongoing work in our community!

Full story linked here: www.citizen-times.com/story/news/l...
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#didyoueverknowthatyouremyhero #shero #mountainstrong #Asheville #Buncombe #Swannanoa

What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year. From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.

Y’all. The entire #WNCrestaurant industry recieved a USA Today Award for response,reslience after Hurricane Helene. I felt really touched when I read this 🥹www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2... #Mountainstrong #Asheville

Who cares about the folks in western NC and TN who lost their homes due to Helene, right?

#mountainstrong #wnc #asheville #helene #fema

Rainbow shines over a street in a small city in February

Rainbow over downtown #Asheville. View from my neighborhood. #RisingTogether #MountainStrong #ImbolcSeason

This #MondayMinute is an invite to participate in my 2025 Collaborative Legislative Agenda: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Let’s be in this together, #mountainstrong!

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Helene was one of the deadliest storms in recent history. How it devastated the Southeast Follow Helene's path of destruction from Florida into Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Still hard to believe. I don’t think we’ll ever be the same. #mountainstrong , yes. Recovery continues, yes. But still so deeply wounded.

Follow Helene's path of destruction from Florida into Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. www.citizen-times.com/story/graphi...

Thank you @jasonkelce.bsky.social for visiting App State and telling the story of our awesome Appalachian people!

#MountainStrong #GoApp youtu.be/WBhp3X_hLYE?...

Pavement- but newly repaired

Yahoo! Tunnel Road in #Asheville NC is repaired and open. Major road has been closed at destroyed bridge since #HurricaneHelene. Still lots to do but this is MAJOR!! #MountainStrong