North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Army tackles Hurricane Helene aftermath at Lake Lure, North Carolina
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removed debris from Lake Lure amid cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Footage shows an aerial survey of the muddy lake littered with debris on1.
Hurricane Helene devastates 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in North Carolina
When Helene flooded parts of western North Carolina in late September, it destroyed many businesses, including a 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in the town of Plumtree.
Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
During a Monday news conference, Asheville Water Resources spokesperson Clay Chandler said the water was tested for multiple types of bacteria as part of regular testing, which indicated that the distribution system was now clean.
Hurricane Helene aftermath cleaned up at Lake Lure in North Carolina
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removed debris from Lake Lure amid cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Footage shows heavy equipment dredging wood and rubbish from the water on 16.
Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene
Jeff Watts, 57, barely followed the incremental updates on his city’s water distribution system after Hurricane Helene knocked it offline in September. All he knew was that life in Asheville, N.C., had become more difficult and dirty.
Asheville lifts boil water notice for first time since Helene flooding
Asheville residents were told Monday that the water is safe to drink again nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused flooding and damaged the water system.
Eight weeks after Helene, drinkable water flows again in Asheville
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City of Asheville lifts boil water notice seven weeks after Helene
Hurricane Helene damaged water lines at the North Forth Reservoir, Asheville's water source, forcing residents to rely on bottled water for close to 55 days.
Asheville restaurants reflect on end of boil-water notice nearly two months after Helene
Potable water has returned to Asheville's city water system but restaurant owners are easing back to regular operations after Tropical Storm Helene.
Hurricane Helene relief bill that strips power of Gov., AG could fail to become law
Democrats say they cannot vote for SB 382 because it goes too far and links non-partisan relief to partisan political issues.
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Cold weather affecting North Carolina community still recovering from Hurricane Helene
Winter weather is gripping North Carolina communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene nearly two months ago. On ...
Did climate change have an impact on Hurricane Helene?
Warming ocean waters contributed to Helene's intensity but others were classic weather set ups, like a predecessor rain event ...
Greg Biffle wins Myers Brothers Award for humanitarian aid relief efforts following Hurricane Helene
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has been named the recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers ...
NC furniture maker cuts over 120 jobs citing Hurricane Helene damage, insurance battle
The high-end furniture manufacturer facility in the Charlotte region has “significant damage” from the catastrophic storm. It ...
Lexington County volunteers build survival sheds to house Hurricane Helene victims
Volunteers in Lexington County construct insulated shelters for Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina, providing ...
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Hurricane Helene may cause a Christmas tree shortage
Christmas tree sales will likely increase Thanksgiving weekend, and if there are fewer live trees to choose from, you can ...
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Local couple wins $50,000 after moving before Hurricane Helene hits
A local couple were in disbelief after they won $50,000 in a Powerball drawing, months after they moved to the western ...
Gov. Cooper takes trip to Washington, D.C., pushing for help with Hurricane Helene relief
Gov. Roy Cooper says bringing relief to western North Carolina in the wake of Helene remains his top priority and will be ...
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Manatee County will pay a fraction of hurricane recovery costs
Hurricane Helene landed just weeks earlier on Sept. 26. The back-to-back hurricanes left behind over $121 million in damages ...