Free firewood available in North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene, officials say
The public is invited to gather firewood for personal use without a permit for a limited time in certain locations damaged by Helene, officials said.
Helene causes historic flooding in western North Carolina, here's how it happened
Tropical Storm Helene brought unprecedented flooding to western North Carolina, devastating communities and breaking historical records.
Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
Tourists seeking opportunities to support Asheville and Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene can consider these tips.
Hurricane Helene isn’t the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September.
Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe using water from their home faucets.
Residents detail 'horrific' state of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Matt Van Swol and Erin Derham open up about what life is like after Hurricane Helene on 'The Ingraham Angle.
North Carolina state parks reopen almost 2 months after Hurricane Helene
Four North Carolina state parks have reopened more than 50 days after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. The state Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Elk Knob, Lake James, New River and Stone Mountain state parks in the western part of the state have now opened at least partially.
Helene: Death toll rises to 103 in North Carolina, 232 in South
North Carolina fatalities linked to Hurricane Helene has risen to 103, says the Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Floyd woodworker returns to North Carolina to restore homes and hope after Hurricane Helene
A skilled woodworker from Floyd has returned to North Carolina to help rebuild homes and provide support for families devastated by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina's death toll from Helene disaster rises to 103
Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across the Southeast, officials in North Carolina have confirmed an additional death from the storm.
Tropical Storm Helene caused $53 billion in damage, early report says. Here's what we know.
Western North Carolina felt the brunt of it, when the storm devastated counties and left thousands without power and water.
Helene hit thousands of WNC mobile homes, hurting some of the most vulnerable populations
Mobile homes make up 15% of residences in Helene disaster declaration counties. Cruz has worked on the house whenever he has ...
After Tropical Storm Helene devastation, ‘Junaluska,’ town in Black Appalachia, hangs on
The small, 200-year-old community of Junaluska near Boone in the Watauga County struggles after Tropical Storm Helene.
North Carolina Woman Dies After Wreck on Hurricane-Damaged Highway
The highway has been shut down since Hurricane Helene's floodwaters swept away extensive sections along the Pigeon River.
Code Purple called as cool temps sweep WNC. After Helene, where can people go?
With cool temperatures incoming, Asheville shelters have called Code Purple for Nov. 20, the first of the season, activating ...
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Nonprofit groups address fundraising, volunteer challenges in wake of Helene
Many local nonprofits are facing challenges as money and volunteer hours pour into groups with a more direct role in storm ...
Winter Lights returns to NC Arboretum with familiar tradition, after Tropical Storm Helene
The NC Arboretum had just more than six weeks after Helene wreaked havoc and downed thousands of trees to prepare for Winter ...
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North Carolina project repurposes fallen trees
Thousands of trees damaged by Tropical Storm Helene will be repurposed under a North Carolina project developed through Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), a team of federal, state and ...