North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina lost 822,000 acres of forest in Helene
According to a report from the North Carolina Forest Service, Hurricane Helene caused more than $213 million in damage to the forests of western North Carolina impacting 821,906 acres. Roughly 17 counties were impacted.
NC Folk Festival Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert raises over $40,000 for western North Carolina
The benefit concert put on by the North Carolina Folk Festival at the Steven Tanger Center on Nov. 7 raised over $40,000 for Hurricane Helene relief, according to a press release sent out Tuesday. The event featured performances from western North Carolina-based bands Steep Canyon Rangers and the Holler Choir.
This muni in North Carolina suffered roughly $7 million in damage after Hurricane Helene
After Tropical Storm Helene lashed Western North Carolina Sept. 27, the Swannanoa River, which runs alongside the course, crested at more than 26 feet, spilling from its banks and engulfing whole areas of the city.
Ukrainian refugees killed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Anna Wiebe moved to the U.S. from Ukraine 25 years ago. Four of her Ukrainian relatives fled the country and joined her after Russia invaded in 2022. They settled in North Carolina. But then Hurricane Helene arrived.
Hurricane Helene caused big losses for North Carolina's fall tourism industry
Tourists stayed away from western North Carolina this year after Helene swept through the area, and towns that depend on leaf lookers are bracing for big losses.
How we helped cover Helene's wrath in Western North Carolina
Tennessean reporter Kelly Puente and photographer Andrew Nelles traveled to Western North Carolina to help colleagues cover the aftermath of Helene.
Helene recovery continues in North Carolina, showers to soak region
Katie Webster of the North Carolina Emergency Management gives the latest update on the road to recovery after Hurricane ...
Neighbors rescued dog who lost his family in Helene. Then came a heartwarming adoption
A dog was rescued after Hurricane Helene ravaged his home — then came more good news. The Triangle Beagle Rescue of North ...
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Cooper calls for more Helene aid, as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh
Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that would massively expand state spending on private school vouchers. They might also consider ...
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Local group helps clean up biking trails after Helene
They have a chapter in the CSRA that helps maintain many of our public trails. We caught up with them on Wednesday to see how ...
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NASA Captures Stunning Images of Gravity Waves From Hurricane Helene’s Fury
When Hurricane Helene hit the southeastern United States last month, it caused widespread power outages and devastating flooding on the ground. But as revealed in new NOAA data, the superstorm also ...
‘Massive’ pulses from Helene towering 55 miles were recorded from space, NASA says
AWE recorded the waves Sept. 26 as Helene approached Florida’s Gulf Coast. The storm traveled north after landfall, and four ...
WCU emergency donation funds available to Helene-impacted students, staff
Western Carolina University (WCU) escaped damage from Helene, but that is not the case for hundreds of students, faculty and ...
Wind damage from Helene could be worst since Fran and Hugo
The N.C. Forest Service says 27% of forestland had at least some damage from the storm. This could lead to a long-lasting ...
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Buncombe County homeowners can apply for Helene help through 2 more programs
ASHEVILLE - As the first manufactured homes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency arrive in Western North Carolina, ...
Helene recovery: FEMA updates, homeowner grants, new company helps with debris removal
The Nov. 12 briefing also covered an several hiring events, the Hazard Mitigation Program, debris truck locations today and ...