North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
The boil water advisory for Asheville, North Carolina, residents has been lifted after Helene damaged the city's distribution system nearly two months ago.
Helene causes historic flooding in western North Carolina, here's how it happened
Tropical Storm Helene brought unprecedented flooding to western North Carolina, devastating communities and breaking historical records.
Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe using water from their home faucets.
Western North Carolina sees most rain since devastating Helene floods
Heavy rain fell across parts of western North Carlina on Thursday for the first time since the devastating flooding event from Hurricane Helene and many continue to rebuild their homes.
Traffic could be flowing on I-40 in far-western North Carolina by New Year's
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it aims to have one lane open in each direction by Jan. 1.
After the Storm: Western North Carolina Came Together To Vote Despite Helene
Oliver Anthony, the singer who went viral for his "Rich Men North Of Richmond" song last year, went to Western North Carolina to investigate claims he saw online about FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene. He says the entire time he was there he saw one FEMA contractor, who told him that the agency...
Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
Tourists seeking opportunities to support Asheville and Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene can consider these tips.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
Hurricane Helene posed significant challenges to North Carolina’s Christmas tree farmers, but their resilience is ensuring a steady supply of Frazer firs for the holidays.
Asheville lifts boil water notice for first time since Helene flooding
Asheville residents were told Monday that the water is safe to drink again nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused flooding and damaged the water system.
The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) on MSN8h
NCDOT knew I-40 would flood in Asheville 2 days before Helene hit. Here’s how
The state was able to position trucks and troopers on the interstate south of Asheville just before the French Broad River ...
As natural disasters surge, FEMA’s budget shortfalls could delay Helene recovery
Financial shortfalls have repeatedly forced FEMA to put disaster recovery projects on hold. That could spell trouble for ...
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Western North Carolina lost 822,000 acres of forest in Helene
(WSBTV.com News Staff) By Michelle Alfini, wsoctv.com November 13, 2024 at 2:04 pm EST ASHEVILLE, N.C. — According to a ...
Asheville Watchdog on MSN7h
Asheville Mayor, Buncombe officials among delegation headed to D.C. to appeal for more Helene assistance
Carrying a staggering list of losses and needs and initial requests totaling more than $2 billion dollars, public officials ...
100+ tickets in a day for big rigs in North Carolina mountains; semi trucks get stuck, flip, slide off small roads during I-40 closure, officials warn
North Carolina transportation officials cautioned about oversized trucks using narrow, twisting roads with some seen stuck, ...