North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million to address the historic flooding.
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.
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 to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway's shuttered portion and meeting with U.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Sections of I-40 to reopen next month after Hurricane Helene devastation
Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show Medicaid Access Could Be Expanded For 150,
Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says
Stein said one lane of I-40 will reopen in each direction near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line, although I-40 will remain a construction zone, writing on X: "We will reope
How the federal government spent billions rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
The U.S. has spent billions rebuilding New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Some of the interventions have, at ...
Recurring sinkholes in Hurricane neighborhood cause residents to voice concerns
A 1997 U.S. Geological Survey study found that many sinkholes in the Hurricane area result from groundwater erosion causing ...
Ice storm complicates recovery efforts in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia after a major ice storm hit ...
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‘They're Just Making Straight Profit’: Why Florida Homeowners Denied Hurricane Claims
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — After years of paying sky-high insurance premiums, this past hurricane season put your insurance company to the test. However, for many homeowners in the Tampa Bay area, ...
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House committee moves forward next Hurricane Helene relief bill
The House bill would appropriate $500 million to various relief causes and transfer $275 million from the state’s reserve to ...
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.
More hurricane relief funding could be on the way; The latest debates from state lawmakers
State lawmakers are battling over the next round of Hurricane Helene relief funding. The State House Committee on Helene Recovery approved a plan Tuesday to allocate another $500 million towards state ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene
Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic ...
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Pasco families still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton plead for help at county commission meeting
Several Pasco County families still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton attended the county commission meeting on Tuesday, urging county leaders to help them clear the residual water from ...
Federal and state leaders award $9.8M to replace Unicoi County hospital after Hurricane Helene
Federal and state leaders said they would give $9.8 million to help replace a Unicoi County hospital after it was destroyed ...