Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...
The Way Hurricanes Kill Is Changing. Helene Shows How.
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s ...
Terry Johnson, who died during Helene, remembered as caring father and folk artist
Terry Johnson, 50, died when Tropical Storm Helene tore through WNC. Friends and family celebrated his life with an ...
SC residents who lost homes in Helene eligible for Red Cross funds
South Carolinians whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Helene may now be eligible for $2,200 from the Red Cross. Read more ...
Helene recovery, school security among spending priorities in mid-year state budget
“This will just address initial needs,” House Appropriations Committee Chairman Matt Hatchet, R-Dublin, said of the $250 million included in the mid-year budget to help timber producers affected by ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
Appalachian Trail in Western NC reopens more than four months after Helene
A part of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina has reopened nearly four and a half months after Helene.
Augusta now on the hook for some Helene cleanup costs
FEMA is still covering the lion's share of the costs but the deadline for 100 percent reimbursement has passed and Augusta ...