Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
Western North Carolina Helene survivors could face winter without heat
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it wiped out several gas stations. Now, as winter approaches, people need that gas to heat their homes.
North Carolina lawmakers to discuss funding to repair damage from Hurricane Helene
North Carolina lawmakers are expected to put Hurricane Helene relief on the table and discuss Monday how much the devastating storm will cost the state. Supporting the people in the western part of the state has united lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Hurricane Helene isn’t the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September.
Western North Carolina sees most rain since devastating Helene floods
Heavy rain fell across parts of western North Carlina on Thursday for the first time since the devastating flooding event from Hurricane Helene and many continue to rebuild their homes.
Human trafficking risk has been rising in western North Carolina since Helene
Human traffickers are trickling into western North Carolina to exploit the trail of vulnerability that Hurricane Helene left in its wake, a law enforcement representative warned at a recent North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission meeting.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
It was the regionality and subject matter but also the steel underneath the quiet tale that called it to mind when I spoke to Jennifer Greene, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association recently,
Western North Carolina veterans receive over $2 million in benefits
As of November 16, 2024, we have processed over 1,000 claims from Western North Carolina and awarded over $2 million in retroactive benefits. Our office will continue prioritizing appointments and claims for our Veterans and their families in the affected area. More information can be found at https://www.benefits.va.gov/winstonsalem.
Impactful photos show destruction to North Carolina river from Hurricane Helene
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Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
ASHEVILLE - Tourists returning to Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region on Sept. 27 ...
NCDOT warns large truck drivers to avoid using non-truck routes in western North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is warning large truck drivers to be careful on ...
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Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning; proceeds to aid western North Carolina
CAPE CARTERET - Over the last eight years, Deanna McElmon, owner The Gym/Cape Carteret Aquatic Center on Taylor Notion Road, ...
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Opinion: How Western North Carolina can turn Helene disaster into opportunity
This approach serves as a powerful example for Western North Carolina, where several communities have been devastated ...
100+ tickets in a day for big rigs in North Carolina mountains; semi trucks get stuck, flip, slide off small roads during I-40 closure, officials warn
North Carolina transportation officials cautioned about oversized trucks using narrow, twisting roads with some seen stuck, ...
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North Carolina Governor Cooper Signs Order to Aid Hurricane Helene Victims and Boost Road Safety by Transforming Intersections
Governor Cooper signed an order to waive certain DMV fees after Hurricane Helene and the NCDOT is converting intersections to ...
NCHSAA football playoff brackets 2024 for NC high school football playoffs: North Carolina second round
North Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second round of the 2024 NCHSAA football playoffs.
Spartanburg business host Carolina Strong Market, supporting artists after Helene
It’s been over a month and small businesses—especially those in Western North Carolina are still working their way back from ...