North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million to address the historic flooding.
North Carolina officials report more Hurricane Helene-related deaths months after storm
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina.
North Carolina reveals new tool to track Hurricane Helene relief efforts
It shows how many households are displaced, how many people are using FEMA shelters, and how many people are still seeking assistance.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a debt relief campaign worth $10 million dollars.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan
North Carolina lawmakers debated ways the state can continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina, providing further details Tuesday on how exactly they want to guide the next round of state funding.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen ...
'I'm so frustrated': Missouri woman leads Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
Seeing the damage of Hurricane Helene while sitting in Missouri, Kristi Rodda felt compelled to help. She was on the ground ...
North Carolina residents infuriated by FEMA money going to migrants as hurricane victims remain homeless
North Carolina residents are slamming FEMA after DOGE lead Elon Musk claimed the agency recently spent nearly $60 million on illegal immigrants in New York City, despite reportedly running on empty ...
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North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
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Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina community helped by WVRC Media listeners making progress but still work to do
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The director of the Emergency Management Agency in Yancey County, North Carolina said he’s shocked at the ...
Carolina Panthers donate $20,000 to Fletcher school devastated by Hurricane Helene
The Carolina Panthers are giving $20,000 to a school in Fletcher, N.C., which suffered damages from Hurricane Helene.
‘A nightmare come true’: Mountain Mule Packer Ranch mourns loss of mules used in Hurricane Helene relief
Three mules that helped bring supplies to western North Carolina residents after Hurricane Helene have died. “It’s pretty, ...
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The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...