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Jan 2026 6

NC ski industry hopes for snow to power Helene comeback

By Carolina Public Press | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Carolina Public Press

Helene was devastating for tourism for the western NC ski industry. Locals are hoping for big snow in 2026 to help make a comeback.

NC ski industry hopes for post-Helene comeback

Nov 2025 13

Right-wingers in NC are now targeting SEL, or ‘social-emotional learning’ in schools

By Carolina Public Press | EDUCATION, POLITICS, Carolina Public Press

After years of targeting things like "critical race theory" and education on racial injustice, right-wingers in NC have a new enemy in SEL.

Right-wingers are SEL in NC schools

Aug 2025 12

Flash flood warning sirens in Haywood County could save lives in future storms

By Carolina Public Press | WEATHER, COMMUNITY, Carolina Public Press

Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.

Cruso in Haywood County could have benefitted from a siren system during 2021’s Tropical Storm Fred