North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Claims About Hurricane Damage in North Carolina Are Mostly True
According to the post, 126,000 homes were destroyed, 104 people killed, and $60 billion in damages sustained in western North Carolina alone. Some versions of the post also include an image—likely AI-generated—of a child holding a cardboard sign asking, “What about NC?”
Comparing Recovery: Wildfires in California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across Los Angeles and Southern California. Many residents are now faced with how to move forward. Federal, state, and local agencies, along with various organizations, are actively assisting those affected by the wildfires.
North Carolina Shop Back Up and Running After Hurricane Helene With Help from Industry
After taking on 5 feet of water in the late September storm, Extreme Collision Center was able to return to form.
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Temporary jobs program expands to 39 North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene
Eligible residents may be employed in positions that help with clean-up and recovery or humanitarian assistance.
NC expands hurricane recovery jobs program to more counties
North Carolina is offering more temporary jobs to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The program, which started in 25 counties, now covers 39 counties across the state. The U.S. Department of Labor is funding the program with $10 million.
Helene claims hundreds of lives, becomes deadliest hurricane since Katrina
With more than 200 people dead – 104 in North Carolina – Hurricane Helene is the deadliest U.S. hurricane in decades. With ...
North Carolina launches temporary job program to aid 39 counties affected by Hurricane Helene
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — In 39 counties in North Carolina, residents can now apply for a temporary job program. The program will ...
Helene estimated to be deadliest hurricane since Katrina
Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina.
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As America Fixates on Los Angeles, North Carolina Residents Struggle Months After Hurricane Helene
FEMA administrators warned on Sunday that some hurricane victims may soon lose access to their temporary housing.
North Carolina's new Democratic governor pledges to rebuild after Helene, work with GOP
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off his term in office Saturday by praising the resilience of the state's residents ...
Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina's bears fare during Helene?
Noticing fewer visits from local bears, a reader asks how Western North Carolina's bears were impacted by Tropical Storm ...
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In Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene, Eric Church Calls Visitors Back To Asheville With New TV Commercial Featuring “Carolina”
Today, Explore Asheville debuted a new commercial inspired by Eric Church’s “Carolina,” which of course was included on his ...
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Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?
The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden ...