"Asheville’s draft action plan incorporated DEI criteria to prioritize some impacted residents over others, which was unacceptable," the secretary said.

HUD rejected the city's draft recovery plan due to language saying it would provide support for women- and minority-owned businesses.

We need to find ways to share the cost of weather disaster preparedness and relief that are adequate, fair and encourage ...

HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Asheville's DEI portion of the recovery plan conflicts with President Donald Trump's ...

When Hurricane Helene carved a path across the Southeast last September, it left what may be its deepest marks in western ...

A man has been arrested and charged after police say he lured a child into a public bathroom at a park and then sexually assaulted him.

State Sen. Paul Newton introduced Senate Bill 261 on Tuesday with the gusto of a car salesman: “I’m here to offer you an ...

Asheville has to revise its plan that would prioritize assistance for minority and women-owned businesses as part of a ...

The rail company will install new bridge spans to replace a section in Newport, Tennessee, that collapsed after Hurricane ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Hurricane Helene repair efforts in Asheville, N.C., ...

As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Vice Mayor ...

HUD Secretary Scott Turner says the department will not approve the city of Asheville's draft action plan in its current form ...