North Carolina, Helene

Number of Helene-related deaths in North Carolina rises; adds to Henderson County's total
The number of deaths from Tropical Storm Helene has risen to 106 in North Carolina as of Feb. 7, after state adds to Henderson County's total.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
Fact Check: Did Helene bill take money from western North Carolina?
Before leaving the governor's office, Roy Cooper stated in media interviews that Republican state legislators passed a bill that "actually took money away from western North Carolina." WFAE's Marshall Terry and WRAL's Paul Specht fact-check Cooper's claim.
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a debt relief campaign worth $10 million dollars.
Helene takes nearly 200 lives between Georgia, South and North Carolinas
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina.
Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan
North Carolina lawmakers debated ways the state can continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina, providing further details Tuesday on how exactly they want to guide the next round of state funding.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen ...
Only 12% of state's $4.5B Helene relief funds have been spent since storm hit
More than $4 billion in taxpayer dollars have been approved to help Western North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
Helene takes nearly 200 lives between Georgia and the Carolinas
In the CSRA, Helene took 31 victims. In Georgia, the death toll was 33 people and in South Carolina, there were 49 people. The initial deaths were from trees falling on homes and vehicles.
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North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
North Carolina residents infuriated by FEMA money going to migrants as hurricane victims remain homeless
North Carolina residents Matt Van Swol and Erin Derham blasted FEMA over reports that millions funded housing for illegal migrants as Hurricane Helene victims continue to suffer.
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Icing leads to power outage concerns in Helene-stricken western North Carolina communities
A mid-week winter storm is impacting 80 million people, including those in western North Carolina. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday for portions of Virginia and North ...