North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now.
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a debt relief campaign worth $10 million dollars.
Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back," said Shane Zoccole, one of the volunteers in the area.
Ask 13: How did Helene change western North Carolina's rivers?
Speaking with a member of the French Broad Riverkeepers Program, News 13 has learned that not only are area rivers, specifically the French Broad River, wider after Helene, but they are deeper, too. With coastal hurricanes, those areas have more space for the water to move around, so the water will rise and then fall.
NC Gov. Stein seeks $1B in new Helene recovery aid for ‘immediate needs.’ What he wants
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money this spring to help Western North Carolina address its “immediate needs.” Stein, a Democrat, wants the legislature to spend $1.
North Carolina gov. requests $1 billion+ in immediate Helene recovery funding
FEMA, North Carolina gov. say more temporary homes coming to Helene survivors in 2025] The funds requested go through July 1, 2025, to ride out the current fiscal year. Another r
NC Gov. Stein proposes $1 billion in Helene recovery. Here’s what he’s asking for
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly to fund $1 billion in Helene storm recovery this spring, so Western North ...
As federal Helene funding for NC fell $10 billion short, local officials call for more aid
A group of Western North Carolina mayors and elected officials called for more action on funding as federal aid requests have ...
Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?
The social media users who made videos claiming that Vance found North Carolina hurricane victims furnished apartments to ...
Helene: Appropriation of $470M in relief made in special session
School choice and immigration garnered most of the attention during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session, but ...
Hendersonville's Patton Pool won't open for summer; Status of county parks after Helene?
One of Hendersonville’s most popular park attractions has fallen victim to Tropical Storm Helene's devastation.
Gov. Stein to make major Helene recovery announcement
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein is expected to make a major announcement on Hurricane Helene recovery on Monday. He's ...
Lessons in disaster: Holes in emergency plan underscored Helene response challenges in NC
Hurricane Helene triggered more than 2,000 landslides, hazardous spills, and infrastructure failures in North Carolina.
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Virginia’s legislative budget looks to tackle Helene relief quickly
Lawmakers in Richmond for the 2025 legislative session are hoping to get funds into folks' hands as quickly as possible as ...
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North Augusta city leaders provide latest update on Helene cleanup
More than four months after the hurricane, North Augusta is continuing their efforts to get everything cleaned up.