As it exists today, FEMA does a heroic service with an antiquated model. It was formed in a time when significant natural ...

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz in a western North Carolina community is up and running again. Spruce Pine is a town of 2,200 residents. It's also the ...

Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really ...

The quartz mine at Spruce Pine, North Carolina, had to suspend operations after Hurricane Helene hit the area. But it's ...

A concrete island placed on State Road allows bicyclists and pedestrians to safely transfer between the two pathways in ...

Downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was completely devastated during Hurricane Helene as businesses and houses experienced ...

Spruce Pine has the only naturally occurring quartz in the world that’s pure enough to use as a crucible during the chip ...

The massive storm shut down two high-grade quartz mines two weeks ago. Now one of the companies that sends the key mineral to semiconductor makers is running again.

Two mining operations in North Carolina — one current and one future — have sparked misinformation in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

People riding their bikes in Philadelphia is a common sight, but a big focus has been on bike lane safety. The city is ...

Dinners, benefit concerts and fundraisers are being held across Charlotte to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.