North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Homeland Security Secretary Noem to visit Helene survivors in western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday to see how the city is recovering from Hurricane Helene's damage and meet with people affected by the storm. She is expected to speak to reporters around 2:50 p.m.
Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a debt relief campaign worth $10 million dollars.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews have also surveyed and reopened about 240 miles of roads across the district.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
Western NC portion of Appalachian Trail reopens after Hurricane Helene
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene devastated a portion of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina, hikers can once again tackle the trail.
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
Is I-40 still closed? Interstate 40 at Tennessee/North Carolina border to open this spring
Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane ...
Hatfield-McCoy Trail saw ridership growth despite hurricane damage
Despite hurricane damage inflicted last year in southern West Virginia and the Carolinas, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system is reporting increasing ridership numbers and signs that the region's lodging ...
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Pledges Major Recovery Funds for Hurricane-Hit Western Regions
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is presenting a budget for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. He supports local ...
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Helping with Hay: Salisbury man’s mission to help farmers in North Carolina
A Salisbury man is on a mission to help North Carolina farmers who are still suffering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. ...
Tumultuous year challenged agriculture in North Carolina
As he enters his 21st year as North Carolina agriculture commissioner, Steve Troxler on Thursday remembered the tumultuous ...