Asheville, NC public schools reopen with altered hours following Hurricane Helene disruptions.

Asheville, North Carolina public schools have reopened after closures caused by Hurricane Helene. Asheville City Schools resumed classes on Monday with adjusted hours for elementary (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and secondary students (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). After-school activities are suspended for the first two days. The hurricane disrupted running water, prompting the district to drill wells, but it remains unclear if water supply has been restored.