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Officials from Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University and the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) are sharing updates on the state of campus services and resources amid their recovery from Hurricane Helene. Appalachian State and Western North Carolina University have suspended courses until Oct. 4. UNC Asheville will suspend classes until at least Oct. 9.Top Stories: Greensboro police officers are aiding communities affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina North Carolina National Guard soldiers airlifting those stranded by Helene Wilkes and Surry County Schools closed Monday, district saysGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAppalachian State University In a Facebook post by Watauga County Emergency Services, officials said as of 2:30 p.m. Monday, the town of Boone is no longer under its boil water advisory. A water distribution center has been set up at Watauga High School, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials said a curfew remains in place for Watauga County, the town of Blowing Rock and the town of Boone from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to severely compromised roads and emergency operations taking place in the area. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsHot meal sites have also been set up and serve daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. until further notice. Those locations are:Foscoe Christian Church: 8834 North Carolina Highway 105 S., Boone, NC.Mountaineer Ruritan Club: 1161 U.S. 321, Sugar Grove, NC 28679Meat Camp Baptist Church: 236 Meat Camp Baptist Church Road, Boone, NC 28607Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: 1564 Silverstone Road, Zionville, NC Wi-Fi is available at the following locations on App State’s Boone campus:College Street Parking Deck (Library), 162 College St., Boone, NC 2860 (top level)Blue Ridge Parking Deck (Stadium), 185 Stadium Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28608 (entire deck)A Red Cross emergency shelter for students and community members is open at the Holmes Convocation Center at 111 Rivers St. If you need shelter, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (773-2767).Nonemergency phone numbers:828-268-6200 Boone Town Hall: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours subject to change.828-263-4178 Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps Non-Emergency Call Center (for non-urgent inquiries and reports related to storm impacts): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leave a message after hours.828-262-2000 Appalachian State University’s main line: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. The Hunger and Health Coalition has insulin for those in need. If you can, it asks that you bring a box, vial or anything with directions so HCC can appropriately dispense your insulin. They are located beside the Hospitality House on Brooke Hollow Road at 141 Health Center Drive, Suite C. UNC AshevilleAccording to a post made on the university’s Facebook page, the school said it is still at Condition 3 (Closure) and is currently operating without electricity, running water, cell service or internet. School officials said the university will remain closed at least until Monday, Oct. 7, and classes will be suspended until at least Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officials said in their post that arrangements are being made to safely transport all students that remain on campus. Western Carolina University The university gave a live update on its YouTube channel Monday afternoon, during which it spoke with the school’s provost, vice chancellor of student affairs, chancellor and director of emergency services.For safety purposes, school officials said they are advising students to stay in the area due to the multiple major interstate closures. The school’s Cat-Trans on campus are still operating and have even taken groups of students to a nearby grocery store. Officials said there is not a need to boil water at this time, but encourage students and others in the area to conserve as much water as they can.The university said many activities have been postponed, including this week’s Parent’s Weekend. Students may make landline calls from the University Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are asking parents and loved ones not to attempt to travel to campus. Emergency services and essential student services will remain operational, along with limited options with campus dining. Despite the outages, the Cullowhee campus does have power, water and food, and the Courtyard Cafeteria will be open until 8 p.m.To watch WCU’s full update, click here.Related Coverage: