North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina's water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
Western North Carolina Helene survivors could face winter without heat
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it wiped out several gas stations. Now, as winter approaches, people need that gas to heat their homes.
The ‘Great Toy Convoy’ is bringing gifts to western North Carolina’s kids after Helene
Santa’s sleigh is getting a little help from a convoy of Jeeps and others in western North Carolina this December. Neal Ashburn with RevFast and Trace Lanier Hall with Wicked Jeeps NC are partnering with Operation Helo to help kids in WNC after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
Helene causes historic flooding in western North Carolina
Tropical Storm Helene brought unprecedented flooding to western North Carolina, devastating communities and breaking historical records.
North Carolina Helene survivors facing winter without heat
As winter quickly approaches and temperatures drop, thousands of people in two counties are without heat after Helene wiped out gas stations.
Western North Carolina sees most rain since devastating Helene floods
Heavy rain fell across parts of western North Carlina on Thursday for the first time since the devastating flooding event from Hurricane Helene and many continue to rebuild their homes.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
It was the regionality and subject matter but also the steel underneath the quiet tale that called it to mind when I spoke to Jennifer Greene, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association recently,
Human trafficking risk has been rising in western North Carolina since Helene
Human traffickers are trickling into western North Carolina to exploit the trail of vulnerability that Hurricane Helene left in its wake, a law enforcement representative warned at a recent North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission meeting.
Western North Carolina veterans receive over $2 million in benefits
As of November 16, 2024, we have processed over 1,000 claims from Western North Carolina and awarded over $2 million in retroactive benefits. Our office will continue prioritizing appointments and claims for our Veterans and their families in the affected area. More information can be found at https://www.benefits.va.gov/winstonsalem.
Western North Carolina inn owner on road to recovery after Helene
When something hasn’t happened in more than a century, you can understand why it’s not top of mind for some folks. And then when it happens, you wonder why you didn’t see it coming. When Hurricane Helene dropped a couple of feet of water on the North Carolina mountains over a day or
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Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
ASHEVILLE - Tourists returning to Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region on Sept. 27 ...
NCDOT warns large truck drivers to avoid using non-truck routes in western North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is warning large truck drivers to be careful on ...
100+ tickets in a day for big rigs in North Carolina mountains; semi trucks get stuck, flip, slide off small roads during I-40 closure, officials warn
North Carolina transportation officials cautioned about oversized trucks using narrow, twisting roads with some seen stuck, ...
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Opinion: How Western North Carolina can turn Helene disaster into opportunity
This approach serves as a powerful example for Western North Carolina, where several communities have been devastated ...
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North Carolina Governor Cooper Signs Order to Aid Hurricane Helene Victims and Boost Road Safety by Transforming Intersections
Governor Cooper signed an order to waive certain DMV fees after Hurricane Helene and the NCDOT is converting intersections to ...
NCHSAA football playoff brackets 2024 for NC high school football playoffs: North Carolina second round
North Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second round of the 2024 NCHSAA football playoffs.
Spartanburg business host Carolina Strong Market, supporting artists after Helene
It’s been over a month and small businesses—especially those in Western North Carolina are still working their way back from ...