The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills ...

Moments before the Hurricane Helene relief package was passed by both chambers, legislators struck a controversial provision.

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to ...

Turner appeared to be alluding to floor comments from Rep. Dean Arp, R-Union, one of the four House members who negotiated the final terms of the bill with the Senate. Arp said the General Assembly ...

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Bryson will be inducted into the Hall at a special recognition ... 1990, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2010 and 2015. She also owns one city crown, and one Bill Roberts club victory on her resume.

A new program funded through a $1.4 billion grant from HUD hopes to help low to moderate income families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Helene ...

The best places to visit in the North Carolina mountains after Hurricane Helene — trips to explore Asheville, Boone, Cherokee, Banner Elk, Lake Lure & more.

A bull elk rests in a field at sunset at the Kituwah Farm near Bryson City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. The farm, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is considered the historical mother ...

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, is still blocked off to visitors after Hurricane Helene destroyed the area, but roads are being rebuilt and people are trying to bring their businesses back to life.

Helene reduced the city’s tree canopy by anywhere from 10 to 25 percent, depending on the area, and the effect is profound. There’s sunlight where there once was shade. Sound travels further.

Hurricane Helene, initially projected to pass east of Atlanta, veered eastward, causing significant damage in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The storm resulted in 50 fatalities and ...