North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina governor seeks $19B more in federal disaster relief for Helene
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is seeking another $19 billion in federal relief funding for victims of Hurricane Helene. The September storm damaged about 74,000 homes in western North Carolina — affecting more than 25% of the state.
North Carolina Governor Seeks $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has requested $19 billion in federal aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused $60 billion in damages.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina state officials reported that Helene damaged 74,000 homes and thousands of miles in both state-maintained and private roads, bridges and culverts. State officials projected the storm caused a record $59.6 billion in damages and recovery needs.
Stein asks feds for another $19B in Helene aid, as White House plans major cuts for disaster office
Gov. Josh Stein is asking President Donald Trump and Congress for another $19 billion to fund Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina. Stein’s request, delivered to the White House and Capitol Hill on Thursday,
Gov. Josh Stein seeks $19B in federal funds for Helene recovery
Governor Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funds to aid in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina.
Governor Stein requests $19 billion in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding. The Governor met with Senators Tillis and Budd Thursday to advocate for critical investments in Western North Carolina’s recovery.
North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Farmers in western North Carolina are grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, facing significant agricultural ...
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Number of Helene-related deaths in North Carolina rises; adds to Henderson County's total
ASHEVILLE - The number of deaths from Tropical Storm Helene has risen to 106 in North Carolina as of Feb. 7, according to the state's Department of Health and Human Services. The additional ...
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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic spot on the North Carolina-Tennessee border Lowe’s has partnered with ...
Bishop of Western North Carolina calls on faithful to pray for Pope Francis
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during a service in Mint Hill ...
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Helene’s profound impact on N.C. farms is only now coming into clearer focus
EDNEYVILLE, N.C. — Linda Pryor had checked on one of her family’s sprawling apple orchards, where tree trunks still bore the high-water marks from Hurricane Helene and a sea of rotten, flood ...
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North Carolina woman getting new home after property flooded during Helene
A woman outside of Asheville is getting a new home after her property in Swannanoa was flooded by Hurricane Helene last ...
Frigid temperatures add to misery in western North Carolina communities ravaged by Helene: 'We're struggling'
Piles of destroyed homes, businesses and other structures still litter the landscape across western North Carolina as ...
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North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
'Resilience' | UNC Charlotte students help design bridges washed away by Helene
Recovering Western North Carolina from Helene is an all-hands-on-deck project — including for students at UNC Charlotte. Engineering students in a new class are helping to design bridges lost to ...