Helene blew through nearly six months ago. North Carolina’s recovery has barely begun.
North Carolina lawmakers are pressing for faster action, even as the full scope of damage is not known and the extent of ...
Fired hurricane hunter says Americans could see ‘more damage and more loss of life’ with NOAA layoffs
He was part of the crews that would fly deep into powerful hurricanes as they churned in the ocean, all to collect data to ...
City officials remain in clean up mode, not ready to replant lost trees
The first priority was removing downed trees to ensure the safety and accessibility of our parks for residents. Continuing ...
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Statesboro woman answers the call to serve Hurricane Helene victims in neighboring states
When disaster strikes, some people watch from a distance, while others step forward to help. For Statesboro resident ...
Hurricane forecasts 2025: Here’s how the ‘cone of uncertainty’ maps will change this year
“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm ...
‘Resilient Appalachian mountain people’: Small business in NC uses property to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
Despite still having piles of debris and lots of debris lining the roadways, a Swannanoa business owner has hope for the ...
McDowell Co. couple's harrowing escape and insurance battle after being trapped in storm
The ceiling is caved in, the walls are caved in, it’s pretty dangerous to go in there,” said Colleen Gormley of her McDowell ...
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To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them
Breed) Items found by Jill Holtz on her searches amid the rubble from Hurricane Helene are stacked inside her trailer in Swannanoa, N.C., on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera ...
Chimney Rock business rebuilds with state support after hurricane
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein will deliver his first State of the State Address, focusing on his vision for the state's future while emphasizing ongoing recovery efforts in the ...
DOGE staffing cuts hit NCEI; manages climate data crucial to disaster prep and response
Headquartered in Asheville, NCEI, a branch of NOAA, has lost 20 employees so far during the Trump administration's recent ...
30 Hours in a Hurricane, on a Race With No Course
Why would hundreds of people trek overnight through the wilderness with nothing but a compass? Because it’s the best feeling ...