A FEMA 'system error' stirs confusion, fear for Helene survivors staying at area hotels
FEMA mistakenly extended hotel stays for Helene survivors. The agency corrected the error, but later reversed course, ...
State lawmakers considering $500 million more in Helene aid, half of Stein's request
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide an additional $500 million for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
Retiring Venice city manager reflects on a tenure marked by team building
During his tenure in Venice, Lavallee has appointed most of the current directors, except for City Engineer Kathleen Weeden, ...
'Onto the street': In a month, 5,000 have left FEMA Helene hotels in WNC; over 700 remain
A majority of those who were in the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program have left the program as of early February.
Emergency warning for Port Hedland residents as severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia nears WA coast
An emergency warning is in place for parts of the Pilbara, including the town of Port Hedland, as severe Tropical Cyclone ...
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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 ...
How the federal government spent billions rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
The U.S. has spent billions rebuilding New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Some of the interventions have, at ...
'Turmoil' in Asheville housing authority: HACA chair, vice chair ousted by city council
Asheville City Council took action to eliminate the vice chair and chair of the Asheville housing authority board of commissioners during their Feb. 11 meeting.
What's the best restaurant in the South? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year celebrates the South’s most exciting and storied dining destinations. Chosen by our team of food writers who live and work in the communities they cover, it ...
Tropical cyclone Zelia: Bureau of Meteorology forecast cyclone to make landfall on Friday night
Tropical cyclone Zelia has developed into a category five system, prompting warnings there is a ‘significant threat to lives ...
GTA digs out after winter storm shutters schools, causes transit delays
The City of Toronto will be plowing roads throughout Thursday and into Friday after a winter storm blanketed the city with ...
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Winter Storm Freya Barrels Toward the Midwest: How To Protect Your Home From Ice Storm Damage
Keeping the home warm should prevent your pipes from bursting, which is one of the biggest threats during an ice storm. "To avoid frozen pipes, protect outdoor plumbing fixtures by disconnecting ...