North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Opinion
Opinion: Helene tore apart our North Carolina town. But we are resilient – and we will vote.
Our tiny town of Bat Cave, N.C., was devastated by Hurricane Helene. But we will find a way to vote – for our neighbors, community and country.
Hurricane Helene's damage, related expenses in North Carolina shattering records, estimated at $53 billion
The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.
Hurricane Helene jeopardized high-risk pregnancies and abortion access in North Carolina
Since Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in late September, the full spectrum of reproductive health care in the region has been in precarity, from treatment for high-risk pregnancies to abortion care.
It could take decades for nature to heal from Helene in Western North Carolina
Biologists and other experts are still struggling to reach areas of western North Carolina wrecked by storms to assess the damage. Some are facing Helene's effects on their own lives. But as early appraisals of the disaster begin, one outcome is clear: Some stretches of habitat in western North Carolina could take decades to recover.
North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites
North Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief
North Carolina sees ‘astounding’ voter turnout in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus says it’s no surprise that voters have been motived by their hardships and frustrations with the Biden administration’s disaster response.
Will Hurricane Helene impact voting in western North Carolina?
With Election Day being Tuesday many voters across the state will have a chance to cast their vote, including the western part of the state, despite their devastation from Hurricane Helene. Early voting in 25 counties in the west were declared disaster areas,
NCDOT: I-40 expected to reopen to 2-way traffic by New Year's Day after damage from historic Helene flooding
NCDOT said the traffic would be slower than normal, but officials anticipate a contractor completing a "stabilization project ...
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Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department.
Book about Helene flooding in WNC chronicles inspiring tales of hope, kindness and renewal
Inspiring acts in the face of disaster are the heart of an exclusive book, “Mountain Strong,” from the Asheville Citizen Times and USA TODAY Network.
North Carolina farmers hit hard by historic Helene flooding: 'We just need help'
Before Helene, that part of his Henderson County farm had been lined with thousands of Granny Smith and Gala apple trees, ...
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KYCS crew members working in North Carolina
More than 200 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crew members from across the state are or have been on the front lines ...
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Community members taking donations for North Carolina
A group of concerned citizens from McLean, Daviess, Henderson, Union and Christian Counties in Kentucky have teamed up to organize a donation drive for victims of the recent flooding events ...
In North Carolina, officials scramble to ensure flooding doesn’t dampen the U.S. election
But construction is likely to take months. In the meantime, there is an election to conduct. Mr. Marr, the elections director ...
6th Tennessee Factory Worker Is Found a Month After Flooding From Helene
26 and decimated neighboring states with landslides and flooding in the days that followed. Helene killed more than 200 ...