North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Opinion
Op-Ed: How Helene gave way to 'hurricane snafu' in the Carolinas
It wasn’t as if the Tar Heel state didn’t see Hurricane Helene coming. On Sept. 25, one day before Helene stormed ashore, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency as the storm’s path showed it churning northward toward Appalachia after making landfall in Florida.
Hurricane Helene isn’t the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September.
North Carolina lawmakers to discuss funding to repair damage from Hurricane Helene
It's time to determine how recovery from Hurricane Helene will affect the state economy in the long term. Democrats and Republicans may not see eye to eye.
After the Storm: Western North Carolina Came Together To Vote Despite Helene
Oliver Anthony, the singer who went viral for his "Rich Men North Of Richmond" song last year, went to Western North Carolina to investigate claims he saw online about FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene. He says the entire time he was there he saw one FEMA contractor, who told him that the agency...
Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
Hurricane Helene posed significant challenges to North Carolina’s Christmas tree farmers, but their resilience is ensuring a steady supply of Frazer firs for the holidays.
Western North Carolina Helene survivors could face winter without heat
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it wiped out several gas stations. Now, as winter approaches, people need that gas to heat their homes.
Impactful photos show destruction to North Carolina river from Hurricane Helene
Governor Sanders issues executive order to assist Hurricane Helene victims
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued an executive order to assist two states in recovery efforts after extensive damage ...
North Carolina Woman Dies After Wreck on Hurricane-Damaged Highway
The highway has been shut down since Hurricane Helene's floodwaters swept away extensive sections along the Pigeon River.
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Helene and Milton were ‘made worse’ by climate change, experts say
Experts say that the worst effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton were exacerbated by climate change. Hurricanes may ...
Doctor breaks into Helene donation center, pawns stolen items for cash, NC cops say
A Florida doctor broke into a Hurricane Helene donation center and pawned stolen items for cash, North Carolina deputies told ...
'My heart is still in western NC': Local relief group helps build shelters for Helene victims, with winter on the way
Helene ripped through western North Carolina on Sept. 27 after making landfall the day before in Florida as a Category 4 ...
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How insurers are paying for Helene and Milton
Insurers have insurance of their own for unpredictably costly events, like the hurricanes that hit North Carolina earlier ...