North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he will vote if an override is pursued by the supermajority.
How a group is working to bring holiday cheer to western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Toys for Tots anticipates a greater need this year for donations in western North Carolina after the Helene disaster.
North Carolina’s Stein ‘eager’ to work with Trump on hurricane relief
Gov.-elect Josh Stein indicated he will work across the aisle with the incoming administration to deliver aid that is still needed to the state.
It will take years for western North Carolina's water systems to recover from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.
North Carolina Gov-elect ‘eager’ to work with Trump administration on Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is “eager” to work with the incoming administration to access federal relief for his state as it recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.
NC Democratic Governor-elect ‘eager’ to work with Trump Administration on Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is “eager” to work with the incoming administration to access federal relief for his state as it recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.
What western North Carolina needs now: A Q&A with state Senator Julie Mayfield
North Carolina legislators return to Raleigh this week for what will very likely be the final session of 2024. It’s also the ...
Families across the state buy Christmas trees from western North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many Christmas tree farms, a major source of income in that part of the ...
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'Thankful': 2 months after Helene, Western North Carolina survivors move into temporary housing
According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly ...
The gift of shelter: Donated campers give hope, community in Western North Carolina
The same Appalachian areas still recovering from Helene are expected to get more snow in the days following Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving travel detours in Western North Carolina: What you need to know
To help, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced suggested detours for Thanksgiving holiday ...
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Western North Carolina Winter Festival back and underway
A Western North Carolina winter festival is back and will run until Christmas. The 6th annual Winterfest is underway at Tryon ...
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Western North Carolina Christmas tree farm feeling the holiday spirit from the community
Just one day from Thanksgiving, the Carolinas already feel like Christmas. The area is still working toward normalcy two ...
2,000 people get a Thanksgiving meal in western North Carolina
They served 2,400 meals to residents in Burnsville and the surrounding communities on Thanksgiving Day. The nonprofit has ...
NC high school football playoff brackets for 2024 NCHSAA playoffs: North Carolina fourth round
Now that the third round of the NCHSAA football playoffs is over, the field has been whittled to 32 teams. Some of the ...