North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Eyes are on Swannanoa River as western North Carolina recovers from Helene
All eyes are on the Swannanoa River as recovery efforts move to the Hurricane Helene debris-ridden river in western North Carolina.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews have also surveyed and reopened about 240 miles of roads across the district.
Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal
Western NC portion of Appalachian Trail reopens after Hurricane Helene
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene devastated a portion of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina, hikers can once again tackle the trail.
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
About 1.2 million cubic yards of debris cleared in NC after Hurricane Helene
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Nearly 1.2 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared from North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane ...
A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene
Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic ...
NC lawmakers weigh new aid for Hurricane Helene, drafting up $500 million in new spending
State lawmakers are preparing to spend an additional $500 million in relief for western North Carolina, laying the groundwork ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for ...
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Western NC students, educators confronting widespread learning loss post-Helene
For educators, there's no blueprint for how to shepherd a school and its students through a catastrophe like Helene, or the ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
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State funds for mental health available for school districts and charters in western NC
Only $18,969 of $5 million appropriated for mental health by the legislature has been expended by charter schools and school ...