North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
North Carolina reveals new tool to track Hurricane Helene relief efforts
It shows how many households are displaced, how many people are using FEMA shelters, and how many people are still seeking assistance.
Repurposed flatcars become bridges as part of North Carolina hurricane recovery
Obsolete railcars are getting a reprieve from the scrapper’s torch to serve as vital road links in an area of North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and Innovative Bridge Co.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million to address the historic flooding.
Some North Carolinians Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene Embrace Abolishing FEMA
President Donald Trump's push to cut the federal disaster relief agency doesn't sound bad to those who say FEMA failed them after the September storm.
FEMA delays hurt North Carolina’s storm recovery
After Hurricane Helene devastated homes in Swannanoa, North Carolina, residents now hope the federal emergency management agency will provide support but they were frustrated by repeated rejections and delays.
Homes destroyed: Western NC families battling insurance disputes after Hurricane Helene
When 5 On Your Side asked how much an Avery County couple got from their home insurance provider, they answered, "Zero. They ...
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Number of Helene-related deaths in North Carolina rises; adds to Henderson County's total
ASHEVILLE - The number of deaths from Tropical Storm Helene has risen to 106 in North Carolina as of Feb. 7 ... following environmental exposure after a home washed away from hurricane ...
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen ...
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Mules that brought supplies to hurricane victims in North Carolina fatally hit by truck
Two mules and a horse that were remarked as heroes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for bringing supplies to stranded ...
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Helene Recovery
During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump traveled to western North Carolina to visit families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Buncombe County officials said they are ...
Wisconsin Republicans propose $10K income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations
Republican legislators in the Dairy State have proposed a bill that would give anyone who moves to Wisconsin from North ...
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North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
Mules that provided aid after Hurricane Helene struck down on road
Among the idyllic landscapes of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, there is a sadness wafting through the community where two mules ...
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 ...