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City begins work to rebuild Helene-damaged parks along French Broad River
The City of Asheville is now in the initial stages of planning to rebuild the park system along the French Broad River, ...
FEMA reimburses $451.8M for post-Helene recovery in Western North Carolina
Since the disaster declaration in September, 373 projects have been obligated for $451.8 million. Much of the cost was ...
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National Weather Service report reveals numbers behind Helene
HEAVY RAIN — Two-day rainfall estimates from the National Weather Service shows the heaviest rain during Helene falling just ...
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Asheville to reopen final bus stops damaged by Hurricane Helene
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, reached a major milestone in recovery from Hurricane Helene after making an announcement regarding public transportation.
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.
North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene to receive USDA funding
North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene will share $25 million in relief funding from the United States ...
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As Masters returns, Augusta National takes on a new light thanks to loss of trees from hurricane
Hurricane Helene in September 2024 resulted in the loss of numerous pine trees at Augusta National Golf Club, significantly altering the course's appearance. The removal of trees has opened up vistas, ...
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People on the streets. Or in trailers. Or tents. It all points to a post-Helene housing crisis in Western NC.
With 1,500 evictions filed since Tropical Storm Helene, 100,000 housing units damaged or destroyed and an ever-growing number ...