North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

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 Governor Seeks $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has requested $19 billion in federal aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused $60 billion in damages.
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.
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.
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.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
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North Carolina woman getting new home after property flooded during Helene
A woman outside of Asheville is getting a new home after her property in Swannanoa was flooded by Hurricane Helene last ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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North Carolina Continues Healing From Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 in Tennessee and North Carolina remains closed more than four months after the historic and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Helene in 2024. The North Carolina Dept. of ...
Watch: Winter storm brings snow to Helene-ravaged North Carolina
FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray shared this video from Boone, North Carolina, where snow was falling Wednesday morning ...
Some in Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump’s push to abolish FEMA
President Donald Trump has threatened to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some in flood-ravaged western ...
Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage
When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed homes and towns in western North Carolina, residents faced a harsh reality -- only 3% had flood coverage.