Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
Months after Hurricane Helene, efforts to restore devastated communities continue
It's been more than four months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities from Virginia to Florida, costing people their ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...
Hernando Beach restaurant catches fire weeks after reopening following hurricane damage
Hurricane Helene pushed four feet of storm surge into the restaurant. Months of renovation followed, and they just reopened ...
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Hurricane Helene's $5 billion toll strains NCDOT resources
Hurricane Helene's $5 billion price tag forces North Carolina to navigate uncharted waters in infrastructure recovery. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Hurricane Helene caused $5 billion in infrastructure damage ...
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How churches are helping Kriston Hicks replace her home after Helene New home revealed for Newport flood survivor New home revealed to Hurricane Helene flood survivor in Newport Hurricane Helene ...
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Governor Stein to reveal recovery budget Monday as western NC struggles post-storm
It has been more than four months since Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. Since the storm passed, lawmakers have been divided over how to fund the recovery ...
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Months after Hurricane Helene, some Georgians are still out of their homes
The program is now accepting applications. Time is running out for Georgians impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal assistance, as the deadline to seek aid from FEMA is Feb. 7Eligible ...
Trump executive order directs agencies to expedite I-40 repairs, crews continue making progress
The executive order directs State and federal agencies to expedite recovery efforts. It calls on the U.S. Department of ...
In Helene and other disasters, these rules govern how NC counts casualties
North Carolina says 104 people died as a result of Helene, raising questions about why some people are on the list and others ...
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In wake of Helene, lawmakers want to avoid mistakes of past hurricanes
Lawmakers are working to ensure a similar bureaucratic nightmare doesn't slow recovery in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Several years after Hurricane Matthew and Florence ...