North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene impacted millions in North Carolina. For the socially vulnerable, recovery can be a challenge
As North Carolinians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, socially vulnerable communities face many more challenges in their recovery.
Landslides buried parts of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. It's too dangerous for some homeowners to rebuild.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
North Carolina resident says people still suffering 2 months after Hurricane Helene
North Carolina resident Coree Loffkin says many Hurricane Helene survivors are still suffering two months after the storm as cold weather becomes persistent.
North Carolina pottery artist helping Helene survivors
A North Carolina woman is using her talent to raise funds for people impacted by Hurricane Helene's devastation two months ago.
It will take years for western North Carolina's water systems to recover from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.
Sky 4 shows aerial view of recovery efforts in North Carolina two months after Hurricane Helene
Sky 4 shows an aerial view of recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit areas of Western North Carolina two months after Hurricane Helene.
Mr. Beast focuses on Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina
Shawn Hendrix, known as Mr. Beast, spoke to Top Story about ongoing relief efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. He noted significant cleanup and rebuilding progress but emphasized that those struggling before the storm are now facing even greater challenges.
Christmas tree industry in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene destruction in WNC
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Western North Carolina is home to one of the country's largest sources of Christmas trees in the country. It's why after Hurricane Helene, many are hoping to show their support for the local economy. This year, more people are choosing the tradition of a fresh tree instead of a store-bought tree.
In rural North Carolina, dozens of water systems were knocked out by Hurricane Helene. Recovery could take years
The flooding that devastated western North Carolina knocked out water systems, and some small towns still don’t have water. The most exciting part of the day at Spruce Pine Montessori School is when the truck arrives to empty the porta-johns.
North Carolinians living in tents 2 months after Hurricane Helene
A birds-eye view of tents in Swannanoa, North Carolina, where some people are still living in tents two months after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes. Courtesy of Erin Derham and Matt Van Swol.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry
Though they were seven hours away, their suffering felt like his own. He couldn’t bear the thought of watching his home ...
Helene Impact: Buncombe County goes from lowest unemployment rate in North Carolina to highest
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the latest unemployment rates for the state on Wednesday. As of October, ...
North Carolina county-by-county death toll from Tropical Storm Helene
This Thanksgiving holiday will be shadowed by the loss of a loved one for many in Western North Carolina left to mourn after ...
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Wastewater treatment in a box: Technology, engineers help Spruce Pine fast-track recovery from Hurricane Helene
In late September, the storm dumped one to two feet of rain on western North Carolina, depending on the location. The North ...
Hurricane Helene flood insurance payments surpass $1 billion
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 ...
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2024: Florida Walloped, North Carolina Sees Catastrophe
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has come to an end after 18 storms, two Category 5 hurricanes, hundreds of fatalities and ...
'We’re very fortunate': North Carolina's Hmong farmers regrow after Helene flooding
Set in the small town of Morganton about an hour east of Asheville, Lee’s One Fortune Farm suffered more than $62,000 in ...