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 ...
Disney's Parks Are Attracting Fewer People. Here's Why
Natural disasters saw attendance dip at Disney parks in late 2024, raising concerns about potential future impacts.
Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here’s how you can help
As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now ...
Hope in Hardship: Burnsville couple's power back on four months after Hurricane Helene
Diane and Bill Merz detail their experience living through the storm, surviving off community help and generators ...
'It has been amazing to see people realize they don't have to give up' | Cocke County nonprofit works on long-term Hurricane Helene Relief
Clean Water Expected in East Tennessee has been helping connect people with anything from clothing to campers.
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 ...
2 off-duty park employees self-deployed to rescue Hurricane Helene survivors
Nick Yarnell and Ryan Williamson spent their shift waiting to be deployed. When that call never came, they took matters into ...
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the ...
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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance
The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...
New Smyrna Beach quilters to send 100 quilts to families affected by Hurricane Helene
Pelican Piecemakers Quilt Guild members have worked for five months making 100 quilts to send to families affected by Hurricane Helene.
JD Vance blasts ‘broken’ FEMA for ‘holding up’ billions in hurricane relief: ‘Not doing the American people’s will’
At least $4 billion is earmarked for hurricane response in Virginia but only $47 million has been distributed so far, the ...
"Mountain people are resilient": Chef Ashleigh Shanti on Black foodways, Hurricane Helene and more
A contestant on “Top Chef: Houston” in 2022, Shanti was previously nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Chef award.