North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina officials report more Hurricane Helene-related deaths months after storm
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina. By Feb. 7, the death toll had risen to 106 since the storm hit on Sept.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
Four Months From Helene, Emergency Repairs Continue in North Carolina
At two heavily damaged sites in western North Carolina, state transportation officials are pulling out all the stops to reopen critical roadways.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
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 historic flooding.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan
North Carolina lawmakers debated ways the state can continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina, providing further details Tuesday on how exactly they want to guide the next round of state funding.
North Carolina cites risk to Hurricane Helene recovery in lawsuit against Trump’s federal funding freeze
North Carolina's attorney general warned in a new court document that a federal funding freeze enacted by the Trump ...
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...
Ranch mourns deaths of 3 mules used in Helene relief; killed after leaving pasture due to fallen tree
Michelle Toberer never thought she’d say goodbye to three of her mules so soon. She says a tree fell on the fence keeping them in the pasture — letting them loose Saturday night. Then, on Sunday, she ...
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After hurricane, old railcars find new life as bridges in North Carolina
In North Carolina, old railcars are getting new life as temporary road bridges after damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina residents infuriated by FEMA money going to migrants as hurricane victims remain homeless
North Carolina residents Matt Van Swol and Erin Derham blasted FEMA over reports that millions funded housing for illegal ...
After Stein calls for $1 billion in Helene aid, NC lawmakers propose spending half that amount
Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet ...