North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina lost 822,000 acres of forest in Helene
According to a report from the North Carolina Forest Service, Hurricane Helene caused more than $213 million in damage to the forests of western North Carolina impacting 821,906 acres.
After the Storm: Western North Carolina Came Together To Vote Despite Helene
Oliver Anthony, the singer who went viral for his "Rich Men North Of Richmond" song last year, went to Western North Carolina to investigate claims he saw online about FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene. He says the entire time he was there he saw one FEMA contractor, who told him that the agency...
A landslide destroyed my North Carolina home during Hurricane Helene — but my insurance won’t cover the damage
Hurricane Helene caused a flurry of flooding, which can trigger landslides. However, landslides aren’t covered by standard homeowners insurance or even flood insurance. And that can leave a lot of people in a terrible spot.
This muni in North Carolina suffered roughly $7 million in damage after Hurricane Helene
After Tropical Storm Helene lashed Western North Carolina Sept. 27, the Swannanoa River, which runs alongside the course, crested at more than 26 feet, spilling from its banks and engulfing whole areas of the city.
Ukrainian refugees killed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Anna Wiebe moved to the U.S. from Ukraine 25 years ago. Four of her Ukrainian relatives fled the country and joined her after Russia invaded in 2022. They settled in North Carolina. But then Hurricane Helene arrived.
Hurricane Helene caused big losses for North Carolina's fall tourism industry
Tourists stayed away from western North Carolina this year after Helene swept through the area, and towns that depend on leaf lookers are bracing for big losses.
How we helped cover Helene's wrath in Western North Carolina
Tennessean reporter Kelly Puente and photographer Andrew Nelles traveled to Western North Carolina to help colleagues cover the aftermath of Helene.
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North Carolina's hurricane damage is not just destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say
Hurricane Helene brought death and destruction ... As a result, much of the damage in North Carolina is from flooding as opposed to other areas that are dealing with wind-related impact.
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North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
Cooper told reporters the state’s previous record for storm damage was $17 billion from Hurricane Florence, which struck eastern North Carolina in 2018. “It is no exaggeration to describe ...
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5 Questions: Mechanicsburg engineer concludes North Carolina search, rescue deployment after hurricanes
Greg Rogalski recently spent 24 days in western North Carolina to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Former NH woman raising money for artists in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene
The images of damage from Hurricane Helene can be tough to look at. Communities still have a long road to rebuild. An ...
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PA Lions Club and Paul Davis Restoration Unite To Aid North Carolina Hurricane Victims
In a powerful demonstration of community partnership, the Pennsylvania Lions Club Disaster Relief and Paul Davis Restoration ...