North Carolina lawmakers have agreed to spend another $528 million on still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding nearly six months ago

The North Carolina Forest Service and local fire crews are dealing with an immense amount of fuel, like leaves and trees, on the ground following Helene.

North Carolina's leaders passed into law the state's fourth batch of Hurricane Helene relief funding Wednesday, ending months of anticipation for the next round of funding for the state's mountain region.