Swannanoa residents express some frustration over a lack of communication from Ingles about when it's store on U.S. 70 - the only large grocery store in town - might open after flooding from Helene.

“During Hurricane Helene our Swannanoa store was damaged due to flooding. Product undamaged during the storm was redistributed to stores in the area. We have been working on the plan to reopen ...

The East Asheville Walmart Supercenter closed due to significant Tropical Storm Helene damage has reopened with limited department offerings.