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.
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state
Water Contamination Warning for North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Experts have warned that state residents with private wells should boil or test their water before drinking it.
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.
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 abortions.
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 ...
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.
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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.
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North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
In a matter of moments, a North Carolina man's life was turned upside down when heavy flooding from Hurricane Helene claimed the life of his wife, leaving him and their four children behind.
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, ...
Woman, 70, found dead in river weeks after Helene hit North Carolina
The 70-year-old had been missing from the Buck Hill Campground, about 3 miles north of Ingalls, since Sept. 27. According to ...
Mesquite Championship Rodeo delivers 42,000 pounds of livestock feed to North Carolina flooding victims
The Mesquite rodeo officials worked with Smokey Adams of Stevens Transport to deliver the feed cross-country. MESQUITE, Texas ...
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 ...