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North Carolina communities still struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene feel the loss of laid-off CDC disaster team
Hurricane Helene tore through the Swannanoa River Valley of western North Carolina almost seven months ago, but many of the ...
Helene means North Carolinians can file taxes later this year
North Carolina taxpayers are getting a reprieve from traditional tax deadlines, at both the federal and state levels.
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Western NC towns struggle to rebuild as Hurricane Helene's impact lingers
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. -- In many ways, Helene is not over. After the storm re-sculpted the rivers and streams of Western North ...
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.
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As Hurricane Helene cleanup continues, 5 people remain missing in North Carolina
Hurricane Helene was the most expensive natural disaster in North Carolina history, causing nearly $60 billion in damage, and the cleanup has taken a monumental community effort. Lowe’s has partnered ...
Western NC’s congressman urges Trump to cut red tape on Helene disaster relief
Rep. Chuck Edwards released a 62-page report to the Trump administration urging action to cut bureaucratic red tape to help ...
Hikers: What is open in Western North Carolina after Helene
This list includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Historic Sites, National Forest lands, and State Parks.
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How many people are still missing in western North Carolina six months after Hurricane Helene?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211 ...
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North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn't stop there. In the last six months ...
Wildfires in NC, large enough to be seen by satellite, spread and lead to evacuations
The wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, have surpassed 6,000 acres and can now be seen 500 miles up by satellites, according to the Joint Polar Satellite System.