North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina attraction won’t return in 2025 post-Helene
Officials with the Land of Oz near Beech Mountain say they’ll remain closed this year due to effects from Hurricane Helene and other future plans.
North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State address that he wants a Hurricane Helene aid bill on his desk and seeks to help make living expenses affordable across the state.
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State ...
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein delivers his first State of the State address
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North Carolina governor focuses on bipartisanship, hurricane recovery in state address
In response to the Democratic governor's address, Republican Speaker of the House Destin Hall said the legislature plans to focus on “common sense” policies.
Governor Stein addresses North Carolina in State of the State Address
Governor Josh Stein addressed North Carolina Wednesday in his first State of the State Address. Much of Stein’s speech focused on Hurricane Helene relief, while also stating there is still work to be done.
Carolina Hurricanes raise $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes scored a notable goal in its efforts to assist western North Carolina communities left destroyed by ...
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Beloved NC theme park to stay closed this year after Hurricane Helene
The Land of Oz, a popular seasonal attraction in the North Carolina mountains, will remain closed to visitors this year during its annual "Autumn at Oz" event due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina Emergency Management launches portal for repairs of private roads, bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene
There’s a now a website where citizens can let the state know about needed repairs for roads and bridges impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Helene caused significant ...
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Months after Hurricane Helene, many grow frustrated as they still wait for federal aid
Helene damaged more than 70,000 homes in North Carolina. And you hear frustrations towards FEMA from many in this sprawling rural stretch of the state. Residents complain of a bewildering ...
As 1,200 left FEMA Helene hotels in North Carolina, homelessness and housing come to the fore
More than 1,200 households were expected to check out of hotel rooms paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
North Carolina woman plans to use lottery winnings for Helene recovery
Tracy Bell of Avery County won a $466,415 jackpot and is using part of her winnings to support neighbors recovering from ...
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Trump vowed to help the N.C. mountains rebuild after Helene. Frustration remains.
That’s exactly what we did during the response to Hurricane Helene.” Since the disaster, FEMA has poured nearly $800 million into North Carolina’s recovery. About half that funding has gone ...
Carolina Hurricanes raise $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western NC
The Carolina Hurricanes scored a notable goal in its efforts to assist western North Carolina communities left destroyed by ...
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Statesboro woman answers the call to serve Hurricane Helene victims in neighboring states
When disaster strikes, some people watch from a distance, while others step forward to help. For Statesboro resident ...