North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway's shuttered portion and meeting with U.
Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal government has done the initial appropriations for recovery.
I-40 set to reopen 5 months after Helene
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy visited Western North Carolina to survey Helene damage, Gov. Josh Stein provides update
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.
Western NC portion of Appalachian Trail reopens after Hurricane Helene
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene devastated a portion of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina, hikers can once again tackle the trail.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews have also surveyed and reopened about 240 miles of roads across the district.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
There's a new Interstate 40 opening date at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. What to know
Interstate 40 will reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina in just a few weeks. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Feb 10 that I-40 along the Pigeon River Gorge will see traffic again March 1.
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
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.
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.
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 of I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western ...
Where will Helene relief money go? NC lawmakers continue to debate $500M plan
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is proposing $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene relief. State House leaders are scheduled to ...
Escaped mules killed by cars months after delivering Helene disaster aid in western NC
The owners said a tree came down on a pasture fence on Saturday night, which allowed three of the mules to leave the pasture.
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Pledges Major Recovery Funds for Hurricane-Hit Western Regions
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is presenting a budget for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. He supports local ...
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Helene relief: Gov. Josh Stein requests $1.07 billion to rebuild western NC
It has been more than four months since Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in western North Carolina. Since the storm passed, lawmakers have been divided over how to fund the ...