North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
"Out of control" wildfire erupts in North Carolina town still recovering from Hurricane Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Wildfires breakout in western North Carolina near towns harmed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, North Carolina, according to the New York Post .
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
North Carolina lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina lawmakers opened the business of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday with a hearing on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, attempting to sort out how much state funding is necessary
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western North Carolina
An "out of control" wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday ...
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene ...
Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?
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Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are ...
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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back ...