Swannanoa community shares post-Helene fears, feelings as heavy rains move in
With heavy rain moving in, the forecast is front and center for many people in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
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Man killed in Upstate hit-and-run
A Westminster pedestrian died Monday afternoon after being involved in a hit-and-run, according to the Oconee County ...
Amtrak train from New Orleans with 120 aboard hits truck in Gaston County; no injuries
An Amtrak train with 120 passengers and crew aboard smashed into a tractor-trailer in western Gaston County early Tuesday, ...
2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen soon: Governor Stein
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Two lanes on a portion I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina are planning to reopen by the beginning of March, according to ...
Duke Energy announces $500,000 grant program for western NC recovery efforts
Organizations putting forth relief efforts in the region can apply for $25,000 grants. Duke Energy has just announced it's launching a $500,000 grant opportunity for organizations supporting western ...
Multiple fire departments respond to brush fire in western North Carolina
After Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson came under fire online over her look at the 2025 NFL Honors, the former ...
NC insurance commissioner talks rates, climate change and more
Causey and the N.C. Rate Bureau earlier this month settled a long-running battle over homeowners insurance rates, agreeing to ...
He asked: ‘What the hell is going on with FEMA?!’ Now he’s in charge of the agency.
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to ...
NC lawmakers weigh new aid for Hurricane Helene, drafting up $500 million in new spending
State lawmakers are preparing to spend an additional $500 million in relief for western North Carolina, laying the groundwork ...
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How the NC House's Helene recovery bill differs from Gov. Josh Stein's plan
The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov.
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N.C. Business Minds: Insurance commissioner on rates, climate change resiliency, health sector vitriol
expand Mike Causey is seen in the field during response to Hurricane Helene's devastation in western North Carolina. NC Department of Insurance You're going to see more discussion in the legislature ...