North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Truist Bank Makes Hundreds of Millions in Loans Available for Helene Recovery in North Carolina
The Charlotte-based bank plans a three-year $650 million lending program for small businesses and municipalities in storm-ravaged western North Carolina.
After Helene Devastated western North Carolina, Sugar Mountain Opens for the Season
Only months ago, Hurricane Helene bombarded western North Carolina with rain and wind. Now, the state's first ski areas are opening.
Hurricane Helene aftermath cleaned up at Lake Lure in North Carolina
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removed debris from Lake Lure amid cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Footage shows heavy equipment dredging wood and rubbish from the water on 16.
Helene survivors rebuild amid snow, freezing temps in western North Carolina
As residents in western North Carolina are still dealing with the aftermath of Helene, snow has fallen in parts of the hard-hit region this week.
Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene
For weeks after the storm, people had to boil anything that wasn’t poured from a bottle, and many of them drew from creeks and ponds just to flush their toilets.
Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
During a Monday news conference, Asheville Water Resources spokesperson Clay Chandler said the water was tested for multiple types of bacteria as part of regular testing, which indicated that the distribution system was now clean.
North Carolina's $227 million Helene relief bill sparks controversy
North Carolina lawmakers have passed a third Helene relief bill worth $227 million. However, Senate Bill 382 is sparking controversy.
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.
Toy Drive to Support Hurricane Helene Victims in Western North Carolina
A toy drive has been organized to collect toys for the children affected by Hurricane Helene in the Western North Carolina Mountains. The drive is focusing on gathering gifts for […]
North Carolina Senate approves Helene bill that limits power for Governor-elect Stein and other Democrats
S-B 382 will provide $227 million for storm clean-up efforts, but the bill also contains many unrelated provisions.
Helene victims in western North Carolina brace for winter weather
With snow falling in parts of western North Carolina, many Hurricane Helen victims are preparing for their first snowfall of the season. Jessica Gardener lives in a camper in Newland. She says she’s no stranger to extreme weather,
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Bible found stuck on fence post, opened to book of Revelation after Helene disaster in North Carolina
As floodwater from Helene receded in western North Carolina, residents discovered a Bible that had become stuck on a fence ...
North Carolina GOP Senate pass bill that weakens incoming Democrat elected officials, increase Helene relief
Senate Bill 382 moves $277 million from NC’s rainy day fund to Helene relief fund, but also shifts election power from ...
Greg Biffle named 2024 Myers Brothers Award winner
Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Myers Brothers Award. Biffle ...