FEMA approved an additional $48 million for recovery and mitigation projects across North Carolina, including Helene recovery efforts.
An iconic western North Carolina lake is back open after being closed for more than a year and a half.
"Pedestrian traffic is really our life blood. They don't all have to be buyers, but they all bring energy with them."
In 2024, the storm devastated parts of the region, including Asheville's River Arts District.
Floodwaters from the July 2025 tropical storm caused extensive damage inside stores throughout the Eastgate Crossing plaza.
DHS Secretary Mullin is expected to deliver remarks about ongoing disaster relief efforts, just weeks after his Senate confirmation.