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Helene revealed a hidden flood threat: North Carolina's aging dams

More than 40 dams failed when Helene hit the mountains in September 2024. Advocates say it won’t be the last time unless North Carolina confronts its aging, overlooked infrastructure. Read More

A Year After Hurricane Helene, These Western North Carolina Towns Are Ready For You To Return To The Mountains

One thing that's been proven over and over again in the past year is that those in the mountains of Western North Carolina are resilient. Of course, they're known for their artisan wares, local ... Read More

North Carolina grants $9 million to local nonprofits for Helene repair and rebuilding

More than $9 million in state dollars will soon go to nonprofits working to rebuild Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Funding will go to 14 Volunteer Organizations ... Read More

WNC public officials, 400 signees, call for post-Helene eviction moratorium, rental aid

ASHEVILLE - As evictions continue after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western North Carolina, more than 400 community members, including at least 20 public officials, have signed onto an open ... Read More

$4M in federal aid coming to western North Carolina for post-Helene workforce recovery

Friday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced $4 million is coming to help the state as it still recovers from Helene's impacts more than a year later. Read More

Michael Whatley brags about Helene recovery efforts in new ad. Here are the facts | Opinion

Michael Whatley, then the Republican National Committee leader, announces his candidacy to run for U.S. senator at Loray Mill-The Taproom in Gastonia on July 31. As western North Carolina residents ... Read More

Helene’s wrath changed what fall colors will look like in SC. Here’s what to expect this year.

GREENVILLE — It’s a time-honored tradition: Families packing into cars and driving back roads into the mountains to witness the annual miracle of leaves changing color. But this year, it’ll be a ... Read More

Michael Whatley brags about Helene recovery efforts in new ad. Here are the facts | Opinion

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Michael Whatley, Republican leader, announces his candidacy to run for U.S. Senator as ... Read More

Michael Whatley brags about Helene recovery efforts in new ad. Here are the facts | Opinion

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As western North Carolina residents continue to wait for relief in the wake of ... Read More