Helene’s lasting impact: Lessons learned from NC’s mountainous disaster response
Hurricane Helene triggered more than 2,000 landslides, hazardous spills, and infrastructure failures in North Carolina.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
2nd fire breaks out in N.C. county devastated by Hurricane Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by ...
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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 ...
Con artists posing as volunteers after Hurricane Helene, NC sheriff says
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of a scam following Hurricane Helene. Sheriff Shane Hilliard said some con artists have entered ...
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Family finally regains power after 3+ months following Hurricane Helene
BURNSVILLE, N.C. -- After more than three and a half months, a family on 19W, northwest of Burnsville, can turn their generator off. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation (FBEMC) energized the ...
Bipartisan bill in Congress would fund repairs to private roads damaged by Hurricane Helene
A bipartisan group of North Carolina federal lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at rebuilding western North Carolina ...
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Roy Cooper says Hurricane Helene relief bill ‘took money’ from hurricane victims. Not exactly.
Cooper said North Carolina Republicans "took money out of western North Carolina" when they passed a Hurricane Helene relief bill last month. Legislators stripped the governor’s power to enhance ...
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.
FEMA begins home inspections for post-Hurricane Helene assistance
According to FEMA, “a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of ...
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...
Truist Foundation launches $20M grant program for Hurricane Helene recovery
Money from the program will be used by nonprofit groups to help rebuild small businesses, housing and infrastructure in 39 ...