Tropical Storm Helene knocked their power out. 4 months later, it’s finally restored
Thousands of people in WNC lost power for days and even weeks after Helene. But for one couple, it took four months for power ...
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in ...
Over 3 million cubic yards of debris collected by SCDOT crews from Tropical Storm Helene
Upstate residents should still expect ongoing activity as they address any remaining debris on state-maintained roads.
Helene death toll rises to 105 in North Carolina
The number of Tropical Storm Helene-related deaths has risen to 105 in North Carolina, according to the NC Department of ...
4 months after Helene, county takes steps to remove abandoned cars from rights-of-way
Buncombe County is beginning the process of removing cars and other titled property abandoned in public rights-of-way after ...
"Out of control" wildfire erupts in North Carolina town still recovering from Hurricane Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by ...
Section of Swannanoa River Road in East Asheville damaged by Helene reopens
A section of Swannanoa River Road between Tunnel and Fairview roads in East Asheville damaged by Helene has reopened to ...
Asheville, Buncombe hotel sales declined 74% in October, 57% in November after Helene
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has previously estimated that the impact of lost visitors after Helene could lead to a $584 million loss in revenue.
Helene estimated to be deadliest hurricane since Katrina
Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina.
Port Royal rebuilds in wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Boat ramp reopens. Boardwalk next
The powerful September storm caused extensive damage. The boat ramp is one of three projects that has the Sands area buzzing ...
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Tropical Storm Helene destroyed nearly 1,000 homes in NC, FEMA maps show
Tropical Storm Helene destroyed nearly 1,000 homes when it tore through Western North Carolina Sept. 27, maps from the ...
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Four months after the storm, Hurricane Helene victims strain for their voices to be heard
On Jan. 11, FEMA vouchers ran out, kicking hurricane survivors out of temporary housing and leaving them without shelter in ...