Hurricane Helene, North Carolina

Governor Cooper proposes $3.9 billion package in state funding for Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
On Wednesday, Governor Cooper proposed a state budget recommendation to help rebuild western North Carolina stronger to withstand future storms. According to the budget recommendation, an initial $3.9 billion package would be used to rebuild critical infrastructure,
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene is likely to have caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state.
Families in western North Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "This is home"
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.
North Carolina County Overcounted Hurricane Helene Deaths by 30
Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, miscounted the deaths during a period when communications were severely hampered by the storm, the sheriff’s office said.
What to know about how Helene's aftermath is affecting voting in western North Carolina
HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — In one of the critical states that could decide who takes the presidency in November, election workers and voters in the western part of North Carolina are still having to balance their recovery from Hurricane Helene's devastation with holding elections.
26 people remain unaccounted for in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
Twenty-six people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina, weeks after the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene, officials said Monday. Last week, 92 people were unaccounted for, officials said.
Latest in Helene aftermath: What we know across Western North Carolina communities amid recovery
Avery County and the Town of Banner Elk remain under a state of emergency as of Oct. 18 due to wind and flood damage. Residents are asked to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The countywide curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. will remain in effect until further notice.
Biden-⁠Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
As response efforts continue in North Carolina, more than 1,250 FEMA staff remain on the ground, with more arriving daily. Nearly 400 Urban Search and Rescue personnel remain in the field helping people. These teams have rescued or supported over 3,200 survivors to date.
NC governor proposes $3.9 billion in Helene disaster relief from the state
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is proposing $3.9 billion in state Hurricane Helene relief for the western part of the state devastated by flooding.
NC Gov. Cooper proposes $3.9B in Helene disaster relief from the state
The governor estimates total damage from the hurricane in North Carolina is $53 billion. The General Assembly meets Thursday.
North Carolina environmental rules are 'insult to injury' for Helene recovery efforts, lawmaker says
A state lawmaker who represents part of North Carolina hit hard by Hurricane Helene said rules on the books of the state’s ...
Western North Carolina to provide White House Christmas tree amid recovery from Hurricane Helene
As western North Carolina slowly recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a Tarheel mountain town will once again ...
A hurricane's historic destruction hasn't stopped North Carolina election workers and voters
About three weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled western North Carolina, the Hot Springs Community Center was still caked in ...
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Indiana Task Force 1 members detail recovery efforts in North Carolina, Florida
The devastation was beyond words, even for those who have seen it before.
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Helene Recovery Progresses with Road, Water Contracts
Emergency bridge and highway repair contracts are in place as Tennessee and North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene.
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Grandfather Mountain announces reopening date after temporary closure due to Hurricane Helene
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, one of the state’s most popular ...
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Reporting from Hurricane Helene’s ground zero: No ‘safe havens’
No community or U.S. region can consider itself safe from the extreme weather events that global warming is seeding and ...
Weeks after Helene, Biltmore Estate announces reopening in North Carolina
Helene's historic flooding ravaged portions of the Biltmore grounds, including its entrance and multiple low-lying buildings.