North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina sees most rain since devastating Helene floods
Heavy rain fell across parts of western North Carlina on Thursday for the first time since the devastating flooding event from Hurricane Helene and many continue to rebuild their homes.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
It’s a story of hardship and hope and community, and it gently illustrates the same regional grit and heart that we’ve witnessed in the people of Western North Carolina in the devastating wake of Hurricane Helene. It was the regionality and subject ...
Why it's 'like Christmas' for volunteers packing supplies for Helen-ravaged western North Carolina
Why it's 'like Christmas' for volunteers packing supplies for folks in Helen-ravaged western North Carolina Elon Musk joined Trump on Capitol Hill for a meeting with Republicans—and the president-elect used the opportunity to ridicule the richest man in the world.
Man uses network to help western North Carolina
A German man living in Charlotte leads group of people up to the mountains every Sunday to help with Helene cleanup efforts.
Western North Carolina sees rain for first time since Helene
A low-pressure system is bringing rain and flooding to coastal North Carolina. Meanwhile, parts of western North Carolina will see the most rain since Hurricane Helene's flooding.
Western North Carolina lost 822,000 acres of forest in Helene
According to a report from the North Carolina Forest Service, Hurricane Helene caused more than $213 million in damage to the forests of western North Carolina impacting 821,906 acres. Roughly 17 counties were impacted.
NC Folk Festival Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert raises over $40,000 for western North Carolina
The benefit concert put on by the North Carolina Folk Festival at the Steven Tanger Center on Nov. 7 raised over $40,000 for Hurricane Helene relief, according to a press release sent out Tuesday. The event featured performances from western North Carolina-based bands Steep Canyon Rangers and the Holler Choir.

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Jones County community donates animal food to Western North Carolina
The western side of North Carolina continues to see road closures and clean up efforts from Tropical Storm Helene, which is ...
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Hurricane Helene: State lawmakers set to tackle how relief money can best serve western NC
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is something that hurt North Carolina deeply, and the support for the people hit hardest in the storm is something that has united state lawmakers regardless ...
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Emery scores 24, Western Carolina takes down Truett McConnell 99-64
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Chevalier Emery’s 24 points helped Western Carolina defeat Truett McConnell 99-64 on Wednesday night. Emery went 9 of 16 from the field (5 for 11 from 3-point range) for the ...
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See Western North Carolina's National Signing Day list for November 2024
The college signing period for sports like soccer, volleyball and basketball began this week. Here is a list of the Western ...
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Western Carolina vs. VMI Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Nov. 16
On Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, the VMI Keydets (1-9) will take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (5-5). Join other fans like ...
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North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing ...
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Why it's 'like Christmas' for volunteers packing supplies for folks in Helen-ravaged western North Carolina
After sorting and repacking the boxes donated by Amazon, the items will be sent to western North Carolina. “They truly ...
Chinook helicopter relief missions deliver hope across the border to North Carolina
The South Carolina National Guard often responds to disasters here at home, and Hurricane Helene was no exception.