North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry
Though they were seven hours away, their suffering felt like his own. He couldn’t bear the thought of watching his home swallowed by floodwaters, losing friends and family to a sudden disaster, or spending Thanksgiving alone,
Hurricane Helene impacted millions in North Carolina. For the socially vulnerable, recovery can be a challenge
As North Carolinians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, socially vulnerable communities face many more challenges in their recovery.
Landslides buried parts of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. It's too dangerous for some homeowners to rebuild.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
North Carolina Gov-elect ‘eager’ to work with Trump administration on Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is “eager” to work with the incoming administration to access federal relief for his state as it recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.
A landslide destroyed my North Carolina home during Hurricane Helene — but my insurance won't cover the damage. Do I have any recourse?
When Hurricane Helene tore through parts of North Carolina in September, it caused a world of damage, and homeowners are still grappling with the aftermath. It's not just the cleanup they have to worry about.
Mr. Beast employee focuses on Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina
Shawn Hendrix, a Mr. Beast employee, spoke to Top Story about ongoing relief efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. He noted significant cleanup and rebuilding progress but emphasized that those struggling before the storm are now facing even greater challenges.
Sky 4 shows aerial view of recovery efforts in North Carolina two months after Hurricane Helene
Sky 4 shows an aerial view of recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit areas of Western North Carolina two months after Hurricane Helene.
After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
How a group is working to bring holiday cheer to western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Toys for Tots anticipates a greater need this year for donations in western North Carolina after the Helene disaster.
‘Avalanche’ of evictions about to hit North Carolina in long aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast at the end of September, killing at least 62 people, but the long-term damage from the storm is still being felt in places like North Carolina. There, scores of people are facing eviction as the state struggles with a combination economic-housing crisis.
Asheville, North Carolina, looks to put Hurricane Helene in the rearview with ‘Winter in Downtown’ promotion
Whether dealing with deep snows in winter or severe thunderstorms in summer, the people of Asheville consider themselves weather-resilient.
How Helene ravaged one North Carolinian’s property — and undermined her faith in government
Athene Grant remembers hearing the trees start to fall. She sat on the couch, looking out of windows covered in shredded ...
What western North Carolina needs now: A Q&A with state Senator Julie Mayfield
North Carolina legislators return to Raleigh this week for what will very likely be the final session of 2024. It’s also the ...
North Carolina’s Stein ‘eager’ to work with Trump on hurricane relief
Gov.-elect Josh Stein indicated he will work across the aisle with the incoming administration to deliver aid that is still needed to the state.
Warming oceans made every 2024 hurricane stronger, including Helene, study says
"Through record-breaking ocean warming, human carbon pollution is worsening hurricane catastrophes in our communities." ...
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After surviving Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Christmas trees hit the Lafayette market
North Carolina is the country’s second-largest producer of Christmas trees, and most of Louisiana's live Christmas trees come ...
Hurricane Helene completely changed the Nolichucky River. Here's why it will never be the same
Nearby businesses and communities have a lot ot rethink. “Rivers do what they do, right? ... The water will always win." ...
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‘Embedded into a community’: CORE aids Spanish-speaking families after Hurricane Helene
An international humanitarian organization recently expanded efforts to help Spanish-speaking residents of the Alan Campos ...
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Wastewater treatment in a box: Technology, engineers help Spruce Pine fast-track recovery from Hurricane Helene
Water infrastructure is an important issue across the state of North Carolina — whether it is damaged systems due to natural ...