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Western North Carolina shops and restaurants could use our help from afar — here’s how
Gifts for others or yourself can be bought online from Hurricane Helene-damaged retailers in towns like Chimney Rock, Black Mountain, Asheville and more.
North Carolina residents affected by Helene likely to see some voting changes
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has unanimously passed an emergency resolution to make several voting changes in western North Carolina.
Western North Carolina receives more than $27M in FEMA funds
More than 104,000 North Carolinians have registered for assistance from FEMA as of Monday, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. FEMA has paid more than $27 million to disaster survivors who have applied for individual assistance funds as of Saturday.
Hurricane Helene most hurt GOP and independent voters in North Carolina: What to know
The destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene could alter the outcome of the presidential election given its impact on 1 million battleground state residents.
North Carolina gives counties impacted by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility
North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the hurricane-impacted areas greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.
From rescue to recovery: The grim task in flood-ravaged western North Carolina
As floodwaters from Helene recede, the gruesome task of recovering victims continues across flood-ravaged western North Carolina.
Photos: Rescue turns to grim recovery in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Search teams in the mountains of NC continue to search for victims, including in the hard-hit town of Swannanoa.
Tropical Storm Helene closed the most famous road in Western North Carolina
The National Park Service has reopened U.S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, which runs through Great Smoky Mountains National Park between Cherokee, North Carolina, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. As on the parkway, commercial vehicles are prohibited on U.S. 441 through the park.
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from Hurricane Helene.
In Wake of Helene, Western North Carolina Artists Find Their Livelihoods Devastated
Asheville's River Arts Distric took a direct hit. The Asheville Arts Council estimates that 80 percent of its buildings were damaged.
After the storm, North Carolina faces daunting task of housing survivors left homeless
With hundreds of thousands still without power and an untold number of homes destroyed, the hunt for long-term shelter begins ...
‘The power of water.’ How Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins
A week after Hurricane Helene roared through, the smell of death overpowers the cool mountain air over the isolated twisting ...
Western North Carolina churches set up relief programs after deadly Tropical Storm Helene
After deadly Tropical Storm Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, churches in the area give back to those in need.
North Carolina: Local businesses, organizations continue to donate supplies for Hurricane Helene victims
Many businesses and organizations in the Triad are wanting to help victims of Helene, whether that be in collaboration with ...
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything.
Residents in North Carolina’s Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much ...
Leon County group sends essential supplies to children’s home in Western North Carolina
Monday morning a shipment of supplies from the Brazos Valley was sent to The Black Mountain Home for children, youth & ...
Home insurers argue for a 42% average premium hike in North Carolina
A hearing has started in North Carolina over the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premiums by more than 42% on ...
Western North Carolina is a 'war zone' right now: 'Save Our Allies' founder Sarah Verardo
'Save Our Allies' founder Sarah Verardo opens up about helping Hurricane Helene victims on 'America Reports.' ...