North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene
Dozens of rural water systems were knocked out by the remnant of Hurricane Helene. Full recovery may take years.
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.
'Thankful': 2 months after Helene, Western North Carolina survivors move into temporary housing
According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly 500 families have been approved for housing. FEMA is paying hotel costs for almost 12,000 survivors in the state. The federal agency has already paid more than $ 940,000 to help survivors with their rent.
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he
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.
Mr. Beast employee focuses on Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina
Shawn Hendrix, a Mr. Beast employee, 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.
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.
How a group is working to bring holiday cheer to western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Toys for Tots anticipates a greater need this year for donations in western North Carolina after the Helene disaster.
‘Avalanche’ of evictions about to hit North Carolina in long aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast at the end of September, killing at least 62 people, but the long-term damage from the storm is still being felt in places like North Carolina. There, scores of people are facing eviction as the state struggles with a combination economic-housing crisis.
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 ...
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North Carolina residents lean on community for help as they struggle to rebuild after Helene
It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene cut a path of deadly destruction across the Southeast. Ahead of the holiday ...
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 ...
Sevier County volunteer group helping provide shelter for East Tennesse and Western North Carolina communities displaced by Helene
"Mountain Strong Sanctuary" was created a month ago after individual volunteers decided to combine their efforts.
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‘Worst’ year ever for farms in North Carolina
Tropical Storm Helene terrorized Western North Carolina’s farms in late September. Recovering is no easy task. And Helene was ...
Community gathers for Tinseltown Forest in North Augusta
This was the second year of North Augusta’s Tinseltown Forest, where those attending could leave with a Christmas tree.
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Water Mission Delivers Critical Aid in Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Water Mission, a Charleston-based ...
Christmas Trees from North Carolina sold in Belton after selling lots destroyed by Hurricane Helene
Owners Frank and Anja LaGrange found Fraser and Blue Spruce trees from North Carolina that couldn’t be sold since their ...