North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

‘Avalanche’ of evictions about to hit North Carolina in long aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast at the end of September, killing at least 62 people, but the long-term damage from the storm is still being felt in places like North Carolina. There, scores of people are facing eviction as the state struggles with a combination economic-housing crisis.
Volunteers across the country descend on Western North Carolina to aid in Helene cleanup
Equipment operators from across the country came to Western North Carolina to assist in cleanup from Tropical Storm Helene.
After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
'Thankful': 2 months after Helene, Western North Carolina survivors move into temporary housing
According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly 500 families have been approved for housing. FEMA is paying hotel costs for almost 12,000 survivors in the state. The federal agency has already paid more than $ 940,000 to help survivors with their rent.
It will take years for western North Carolina's water systems to recover from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.
In rural North Carolina, dozens of water systems were knocked out by Hurricane Helene. Recovery could take years
The flooding that devastated western North Carolina knocked out water systems, and some small towns still don’t have water. The most exciting part of the day at Spruce Pine Montessori School is when the truck arrives to empty the porta-johns.
North Carolinians living in tents 2 months after Hurricane Helene
A birds-eye view of tents in Swannanoa, North Carolina, where some people are still living in tents two months after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes. Courtesy of Erin Derham and Matt Van Swol.
The gift of shelter: Donated campers give hope, community in Western North Carolina
The same Appalachian areas still recovering from Helene are expected to get more snow in the days following Thanksgiving.
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Thousands in Western North Carolina get a Thanksgiving meal thanks to this nonprofit
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Western North Carolina Winter Festival back and underway
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Thanksgiving travel detours in Western North Carolina: What you need to know
To help, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced suggested detours for Thanksgiving holiday ...
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Western North Carolina Christmas tree farm feeling the holiday spirit from the community
Just one day from Thanksgiving, the Carolinas already feel like Christmas. The area is still working toward normalcy two ...
Nonprofit to help families rebuild homes in Western North Carolina
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Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers
The CEO of the Midwest Food Bank says a unique donation is helping to replenish hay supplies in hurricane ravaged western ...