North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

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.
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 swallowed by floodwaters, losing friends and family to a sudden disaster, or spending Thanksgiving alone,
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.
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.
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.
Habitat for Humanity helps rebuild North Carolina homes destroyed by Helene
The nonprofit is working hard to get people back into homes for the holidays after Hurricane Helene destroyed many western North Carolina homes in September. Andy Barnett is the Executive Director, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and tells us how the organization is helping people recover.
After Helene landslides, some parts of North Carolina not safe 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.
Helene relief bill also targets the power of cities in North Carolina
Some local North Carolina officials are concerned the provision could impact the way cities manage their growth.
Hurricane Helene flood insurance payments surpass $1 billion
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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‘A Real Special Relief Effort’: Global Christian Charity Played Critical Role During Hurricane Helene Recovery
When Hurricane Helene brought historic flooding and devastation to western North Carolina in September, Water Mission, a global charity based ...
North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance
Legislation sending $227 million in assistance to western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene has been vetoed by ...