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Helene damaged 73,000 NC homes. Some people are ‘losing hope’ waiting for help

A year after Helene, North Carolina’s new housing program funded with federal dollars has managed one completed repair. State officials point to the late August milestone as evidence recovery is ... Read More

Stein to request additional aid one year after Hurricane Helene’s destruction in North Carolina

The North Carolina state legislature approved around $1.7 billion for disaster relief after Hurricane Helene so far. Read More

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

Of course, they're known for their artisan wares, local cuisine, and mountain music, but in the wake of Hurricane Helene, residents showed ... one of the hardest hit areas in Western North Carolina," ... Read More

NC Gov. Stein asks to exempt Helene recovery from shutdown as state enters tourist season

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked the Office of Management and Budget to exempt all Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina from a potential federal shutdown. The ... Read More

From Hurricane Helene debris to dream home: North Carolina builder's remarkable story one year later

'The woods are full of treasure,' says John Saunby, who sees potential in the hurricane wreckage that devastated communities and killed more than 100 people LESTER, NC — Nearly a year after Hurricane ... Read More

Western NC fall travel guide 2025: What’s open one year after Hurricane Helene?

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Western NC towns continue fall tourism one year after Hurricane Helene's impact. Key sites like Hendersonville and Sierra Nevada ... Read More

Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience

Incredibly strong people have shared their stories in a way that best illustrates this experience. WRAL recently released the documentary, Helene: What We Lost, What We Found , in which people were ... Read More

North Carolina gets record $1.15 billion for Hurricane Helene road repairs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Carolina $1.15 billion in additional Emergency Relief funding Tuesday for Hurricane Helene repairs, marking the largest single ... Read More

Helene damaged 73,000 NC homes. Some people are ‘losing hope' waiting for help

A year after Helene, North Carolina's new housing program funded with federal dollars has managed one completed repair. State officials point to the late August milestone as evidence recovery is ... Read More

Western NC fall travel guide 2025: What’s open one year after Hurricane Helene?

Western NC towns continue fall tourism one year after Hurricane Helene's impact. Key sites like Hendersonville and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. remain open to visitors. DuPont Forest trails face closures ... Read More