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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's first test will be balancing Helene recovery with the ghosts of hurricane recoveries' past

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein began his first term earlier this month with a behemoth task in front of him: Helping western North Carolina recover from close to $60 billion in damage from Hurricane Helene,

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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.

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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 have told state lawmakers that they need more money

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Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.

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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

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2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say

Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...

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Wildfire gets within 50 feet of house, forces sisters out of western North Carolina home

Many people were forced out of their homes this week after a wildfire broke out in western North Carolina. The first of three ...

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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 ...

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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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Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September. The president and other U.S. officials — as well as ...

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Why Is ReBuild NC Involved in Disaster Management in Western North Carolina?

The state’s new governor said the troubled relief agency which fumbled hurricane relief in the east wouldn’t go to western NC ...

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ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene

The song in the hills of Appalachia sounds different to every musician, but one thing binds every person who picks up an ...

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President Donald Trump floats FEMA elimination during Western North Carolina visit

President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a Friday visit to Helene-ravaged ...

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Wanted man from Oregon captured in Western North Carolina, officials say

Authorities captured a wanted man from Oregon in Western North Carolina. On Monday, the Clayton Police Department and Macon County Sheriff's Office asked residents to be on the lookout for a wanted ...

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The storm stole more than 100 lives in North Carolina. Here are their stories.

Click here for a better experience on our website. The damage in Western North Carolina is there for all to see — from collapsed homes and shuttered businesses to crumbling roads, with debris ...

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Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina

A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the ...

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