Local broadcasters become lifeline for hard-hit North Carolina communities in wake of Helene’s wrath
As communications across the region remained severed for many, local radio outlets became a lifeline for locals in dire need ...
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Human development and climate change has made North Carolina a great home … for mosquitos
It seems like summer overstayed its welcome this year. But one organism is loving the prolonged heat: mosquitos.
Resources & EMS crews head to Western North Carolina
Communities are hosting donation drives for needed items and more first responders are headed to help with the recovery ...
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.
Western North Carolina live updates: Asheville area relief efforts continue; death toll expected to rise
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
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Live updates: Much of western North Carolina cut off by floods
After making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, Hurricane Helene lost strength and became ...
Biden approves FEMA aid for Florida counties hit by Helene
FEMA announced Sunday that President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for hard hit areas in Florida. FEMA announced that along with Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, federal aid ...
Western NC counties ravaged by Helene to get faster help after Biden declares disaster
President Joe Biden has agreed to provide immediate federal help to 25 western North Carolina counties battered by Tropical Storm Helene, the White House announced Saturday night. . The “major ...