In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...

USA — Nearly 1.2 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared from North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Army Corps of ...

(WGHP) — Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal government ...

Vice President JD Vance has not visited North Carolina since he was sworn in. His first official trip was Jan. 27, when he surveyed Hurricane Helene damage in Damascus, Virginia. When we searched ...

A North Carolina area, McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of ...

As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 250 acres and is now 55% contained.

BAT CAVE, N.C. (WSPA) — When Hurricane Helene rolled over the Bat Cave area of western North Carolina, it left behind unimaginable devastation. Trees were ripped from the ground, water washed ...

A full report on the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina, the challenges within the community, and hope that lies ahead will air in the coming weeks on our nationally syndicated ...

MARS HILL, N.C. — Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can once again explore more of the Appalachian Trail and surrounding areas in Pisgah National Forest as cleanup efforts continue after Hurricane ...

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