WNC Disaster News & Stories

On this page, you will find news and stories about the Disaster Response & Recovery Team's efforts and about the long-term relief work in the broader community.

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External Media

Publications

Episcopal News Service - "One year after Helene, Western North Carolina diocese remembers its destruction, celebrates recovery." (September 30, 2025)

Faith & Leadership - "One year after Hurricane Helene, two churches (Church of the Holy Cross & Valle Crucis United Methodist Church) share space and a renewed sense of mission." (September 30, 2025)

AVL Watchdog - "Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore Village's 'heart & soul,' faces an enormous renovation project." (September 29, 2025)

Episcopal Relief & Development - Carried by Hope after Hurricane Helene Devastation in North Carolina. (August 27, 2025)

Episcopal News Service - "Western North Carolina diocese's hard-hit areas still recovering nine months after Hurricane Helene. (June 30, 2025)

LampLight - a publication produced by Episcopal Relief and Development. (March 2025)

Episcopal News Service - an article highlighting the early triage stage in WNC, including quotes from Bishop José. (September 30, 2024)

Mountain Xpress - "Historic Biltmore Village church to rebuild after first-time flooding." An article interviewing the Very Rev. Sarah Hurlbert about the flooding and rebuilding of The Cathedral of All Souls. (December 12, 2024)