NC Local staff

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across Western North Carolina. Flooding and landslides left thousands without housing, water, power and communications. More than 100 people died. As we enter the third year of recovery, WFAE is partnering with NC Local and more than a dozen news organizations across the region to collect your questions about the recovery, funding and what work remains. Where answers are available, we’ll offer them here.

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