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State committee to share findings, updates on Helene recovery in western NC
North Carolina leaders are expected to share an update on efforts for continued recovery after Hurricane Helene on Friday.
Gov. Stein appeals FEMA decision to not continue support for Helene clean up
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump after FEMA decided not to extend its 100% ...
Asheville Answers: How do firefighters plan to mitigate Helene debris for fire prevention?
In this week's Asheville Answers, a reader asks about fallen timber from Helene that's impacting WNC wildfires. What's the ...
Helene-hit farmers are still scrounging for recovery funds six months on
Relief groups in Western North Carolina say state and federal dollars have been slow to arrive after the storm dealt the ...
Asheville businesses forge new path after Helene with unique food truck partnership
Helene destroyed numerous Asheville businesses. However, two Helene-impacted businesses found a unique way to move forward ...
Gov. Josh Stein appeals to President Trump over FEMA’s decision not to renew 100% match for Hurricane Helene costs
Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 ...
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North Carolina blames itself, not FEMA, for Hurricane Helene failures
A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.
A look back at storms Debby and Helene in South Carolina
Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in South Carolina in 2024. Debby made landfall as a ...
Asheville's rebirth in light of Helene a beacon of hope
It has been seven months since Hurricane Helene and this spring Asheville and Swannanoa are experiencing a renewal and rebirth. The flowers are blooming businesses are back and hope is on the horizon.
Trump Administration approves $1.4B plan to help western NC rebuild after Helene
This is great news for western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I thank the Trump Administration for moving ...