North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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 from Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. It's the closest climate where popular species such as the Fraser and Turkish firs sold by the Pollard family can be grown.
'She ran out of time’: Josh Stein on Harris’ North Carolina loss
North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein attributed Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in his state to a lack of time campaigning, he said on ABC’s “This Week.” "The vice president ran a strong campaign in North Carolina.
NC Democratic Governor-elect ‘eager’ to work with Trump Administration on Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina Governor-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.
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." ...
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." ...
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 ...
North Alabama group focused on sending propane to NC after Hurricane Helene
Three months after Hurricane Helene devasted western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, groups around the Tennessee Valley ...
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 ...
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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 ...