North Carolina, Helene

A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen
A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road, partially restoring the major travel connection with eastern Tennessee.
Five months after Helene, I-40 traffic will resume through western North Carolina
After a five-month closure due to Hurricane Helene, a 12-mile stretch of I-40 near the Tennessee border will reopen on Saturday.
Ravaged by Helene, interstate 40 in North Carolina to reopen but with limits
Full eastbound and westbound passage on Interstate 40 straddling the North Carolina-Tennessee border, restricted since Hurricane Helene ripped through the region in October, will resume this weekend. The stretch of highway that will now be open is between exit 7 in North Carolina–Cold Springs Creek Road–and Big Creek Road, exit 447, in Tennessee.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities
North Carolina Struggles With Helene's $60-Billion Recovery Cost
It will cost $60 billion for North Carolina to recover from Hurricane Helene, according to the latest state estimate. “The challenges in relation to this are so enormous,” Thomas Chandler, deputy director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University,
North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more
The North Carolina House pushed forward $500 million in aid to rebuild the western part of the state from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, roughly half the amount Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) asked for.
NC House passes $500M Helene aid bill
North Carolina state lawmakers advanced their fourth round of disaster relief funding Tuesday, a $500 million package for western counties impacted by Helene.
NC House approves half billion dollar spending to Helene relief
A North Carolina state bill giving half a billion dollars to Helene relief is closer to law. The NC House unanimously approved a new spending package to help with relief. However, it still needs Senate approval.
To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn't trash. It is full of memories — and she's returning them
U.S. National Guard Capt. Jill Holtz spends much of her free time in Swannanoa, North Carolina, searching for items lost from ...
Bill filed in NC Senate seeks $150 million for housing efforts in Helene-impacted areas
The North Carolina House unanimously approved a measure that would spend another $500 million toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
I-40 to reopen for travel between Tennessee and North Carolina
Due to anticipated slowdowns and lengthy delays, TDOT recommends that if you travel into North Carolina take I-81 North to ...
She helps Hurricane Helene victims get their lives back — one lost item at a time
Jill Holtz went to western North Carolina with the Army National Guard to help survivors of Hurricane Helene. Five months later, she’s still there, but as a volunteer helping reunite residents with ...
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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 ...
I-40 set to reopen to traffic in North Carolina Saturday, letting vehicles cross major corridor months after Helene
A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.
Non-Profit Hosts Benefit Concert for Western North Carolina
A non-profit group is sponsoring a concert next weekend to raise money to provide relief to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Harmony & Hope: Shining Through the Storm will feature two area ...
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100-Year Appalachian Trail Milestone In The Shadow Of Hurricane Helene
As recovery from Helene continues along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina and Tennessee, the group's biggest supporter ...