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 — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from 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.
Wildfires break out in western North Carolina near towns harmed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, North Carolina, according to the New York Post .
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
North Carolina lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina lawmakers opened the business of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday with a hearing on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, attempting to sort out how much state funding is necessary
ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene
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‘People aren’t forgetting’: Burgaw mayor collaborates with Western NC leaders on rebuilding efforts
As neighbors out west still pick up the pieces, Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson says she has travelled to the Asheville area to ...
Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?
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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...
UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory Tuesday afternoon, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 3:20 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of ...
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Troubled NC hurricane housing program says it needs more money to finish job
A state agency tasked with rebuilding homes damaged in hurricanes Matthew and Florence is asking the legislature for more ...
Wind advisory for Western North Carolina for Wednesday, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 2:34 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory valid for Wednesday between midnight and 6 p ...