Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
SC residents who lost homes in Helene eligible for Red Cross funds
South Carolinians whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Helene may now be eligible for $2,200 from the Red Cross. Read more ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...
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 ...
Terry Johnson, who died during Helene, remembered as caring father and folk artist
Terry Johnson, 50, died when Tropical Storm Helene tore through WNC. Friends and family celebrated his life with an ...
Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here’s how you can help
As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now ...
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AVL records second-busiest year despite post-Helene downturn
The airport saw its second straight year of more than 2 million passengers last year, officials announced Thursday.
Maggie Valley's only bridge to wastewater plant awaits inspection post-Helene
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — A structural engineer will soon inspect a critical Maggie Valley bridge that was damaged by ...
Augusta now on the hook for some Helene cleanup costs
FEMA is still covering the lion's share of the costs but the deadline for 100 percent reimbursement has passed and Augusta ...
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How the NC House's Helene recovery bill differs from Gov. Josh Stein's plan
The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov.