Resilience, Rivers, and Rebound

Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Hurricane Helene exposed just how vulnerable our power grids are, sparking calls to build faster-recovering systems. Meanwhile, debates swirl over the South Campus development, with transparency concerns rising. Activists are pressuring a local plastic maker to help clean up the river, reminding us that pollution solutions require shared responsibility. On a hopeful note, rivercane is making a comeback as a natural climate ally. And in Swain and Canton, communities are stepping up with temporary bans on data centers, showing they’re prioritizing local resources over unchecked growth. Support…