North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
Downed power line during high winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.
"Out of control" wildfire erupts in North Carolina town still recovering from Hurricane Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Drone video shows Helene-ravaged town burning as crews work to contain wildfires in North Carolina
Nighttime drone footage shows a wildfire glowing in neon orange as it burned on a mountainside near Old Fort, North Carolina, on Wednesday,
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Tropical Storm Helene knocked their power out. 4 months later, it’s finally restored
Thousands of people in WNC lost power for days and even weeks after Helene. But for one couple, it took four months for power ...
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...
Helene victims were unfairly ousted from hotels, senators claim. Was FEMA at fault?
Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.
Fire at Weaverville Helene debris site almost out, contractor says
A fire that broke out at a debris site near Weaverville Jan. 15 is almost out, but the investigation around its cause is ...
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was ...
Federal money for housing in western NC could be delayed until fall, top Helene officials warn
Gov. Josh Stein’s top lieutenants for Hurricane Helene recovery warned Wednesday that key federal money to rebuild homes ...