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Officials say crews will cover 150 miles of river in 25 counties over the next year and a half.
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LOCAL HELENE NEWS
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In one case, a truck driver delivering recovery construction supplies died in a road accident in June. The Hurricane Helene death toll in North Carolina now stands at 108 people. -
Senate Republicans have argued that giving direct aid to small businesses would violate the state constitution. -
“The Resonance Sessions” is a compilation of 35 songs that were recorded in the then-dusty, flood-damaged Old Marshall Jail along the French Broad River. -
Hurricane Helene caused at least 57 landslides along the Parkway, damaging not only the roadway but also visitor centers, campgrounds, trails and more. -
The Veterans Restoration Quarters housed around 160 veterans before Hurricane Helene flooded the property. -
Every year, millions of Americans rely on FEMA assistance after hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. The president says state governments should do more. -
Nine months after Helene, western North Carolina is bracing for another hurricane season. Residents are speaking out about the dangers of climate change-fueled severe weather in the face of recent federal regulation rollbacks. -
The North Carolina Senate gave unanimous approval Monday to a $700 million recovery package for Western North Carolina as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. -
The Senate proposal is very similar to how the chamber proposed to fund relief in its budget. It has millions for western N.C. roads and bridges, including private infrastructure. -
The town of Swannanoa is a mess after Helene. Some businesses may never reopen — including the only grocery store. "Swannanoa is a food desert," says the head of a nonprofit that brings in fresh food.
Hurricane Helene has left destruction in its wake for western North Carolina and other parts of the U.S. Southeast. Here's a list of resources for donating, volunteering, and more, in the Carolinas.
NATIONAL HELENE NEWS
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After Hurricane Helene hit last year, resource hubs popped up around western North Carolina to receive and distribute supplies. Many closed as donations slowed. But in Clyde, Camp Restore Hope is going strong. For now. -
In North Carolina, Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is likely to have a big impact on everything from Medicaid expansion and food stamps to the 2026 Senate election and state politics. NC Newsroom's Adam Wagner joined WFAE's Marshall Terry to discuss. -
NPR and the PBS series "Frontline" investigate the forces keeping communities from building resiliently, and the special interests that profit even when communities don't. -
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future. -
Climate change threatens the region's storied native brook trout, but these scientists are working to save them. -
The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season. -
Hurricane Helene flooded the Carolinas during peak tourist season last year. Now, the outdoor outfitters — those who remain — are gearing up for an uncertain summer. -
His plan calls for investment in housing, infrastructure, climate resiliency and more. -
This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle. -
The state House unanimously approved an additional $500 million for Helene recovery Tuesday, including funding to rebuild homes damaged in the storm, clean up debris and rebuild private roads and bridges.
