Helene, North Carolina

North Carolina governor seeks $19B more in federal disaster relief for Helene
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is seeking another $19 billion in federal relief funding for victims of Hurricane Helene. The September storm damaged about 74,000 homes in western North Carolina — affecting more than 25% of the state.
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding.
Stein asks feds for another $19B in Helene aid, as White House plans major cuts for disaster office
Gov. Josh Stein is asking President Donald Trump and Congress for another $19 billion to fund Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina. Stein’s request, delivered to the White House and Capitol Hill on Thursday,
Gov. Josh Stein seeks $19B in federal funds for Helene recovery
Governor Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funds to aid in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina state officials reported that Helene damaged 74,000 homes and thousands of miles in both state-maintained and private roads, bridges and culverts. State officials projected the storm caused a record $59.6 billion in damages and recovery needs.
Governor Stein requests $19 billion in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding. The Governor met with Senators Tillis and Budd Thursday to advocate for critical investments in Western North Carolina’s recovery.
Hosted on MSN22h
Helene-ravaged communities in North Carolina still looking for help as temperatures drop
Residents in communities across western North Carolina are still trying to recover in the wake of Hurricane Helene last year, ...
Frigid temperatures add to misery in western North Carolina communities ravaged by Helene: 'We're struggling'
Piles of destroyed homes, businesses and other structures still litter the landscape across western North Carolina as ...
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced ...
USA Today21d
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly ...
Fox Carolina2d
Helene Recovery
During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump traveled to western North Carolina to visit families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Buncombe County officials said they are beginning ...
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump’s push to abolish FEMA
President Donald Trump's suggestion doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still ...
CBS News21d
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said. The fire ...
Hoodline9d
North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
NC leaders seek feedback on how to spend $1.43B federal Helene Hurricane grant
North Carolina officials are asking the public to weigh in on how the state should spend a billion-dollar funeral grant for ...