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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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How the NC House's Helene recovery bill differs from Gov. Josh Stein's plan
The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov.
Months after Hurricane Helene, efforts to restore devastated communities continue
It's been more than four months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities from Virginia to Florida, costing people their ...
Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here’s how you can help
As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now ...
Grove Arcade art gallery closes after 22 years, owner cites Helene for revenue loss
Tropical Storm Helene is attributed to the closure of a popular, long-operating downtown business in Asheville.
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NC official: The money slated for Helene recovery isn’t nearly ‘enough’
Helene recovery is now a numbers game. With a $60 billion cost, the state of North Carolina and the federal government aren’t expected to be able to foot the bill.
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Georgia House budget boosts funding for Hurricane Helene relief
The Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday unveiled an amended 2025 budget that boosts Hurricane Helene relief and reshuffles spending in the state’s troubled prisons.
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Treasure Island police, fire getting new facility after Hurricane Helene destroyed previous one
Treasure Island Fire Rescue and Police Department have been operating out of portable buildings in City Hall’s parking lot ...