North Carolina, Hurricane Helene and FEMA

Months after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina farms are still in crisis
Hurricane Helene inflicted huge losses on North Carolina farms. As many farmers wait for aid to flow, some wonder whether they can — or should — begin again.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Some North Carolinians Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene Embrace Abolishing FEMA
President Donald Trump's push to cut the federal disaster relief agency doesn't sound bad to those who say FEMA failed them after the September storm.
FEMA delays hurt North Carolina’s storm recovery
After Hurricane Helene devastated homes in Swannanoa, North Carolina, residents now hope the federal emergency management agency will provide support but they were frustrated by repeated rejections and delays.
North Carolina lawmakers push for $500M Helene relief bill
The House Rules Committee is moving forward with a bill to offer immediate financial relief for Helene victims.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
NC leaders seek feedback on how to spend $1.43B federal Helene Hurricane grant
North Carolina officials are asking the public to weigh in on how the state should spend a billion-dollar funeral grant for ...
Concord Electrical Systems team praised for quick response to Hurricane Helene damage
A team from Concord Electrical Systems has been recognized for their swift efforts in restoring power to Forest City, North ...
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Commissioner Farley visits small business owners devastated by Hurricane Helene
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Spruce Pine Wednesday to meet with small business owners and learn ...
Country singer Eric Church building homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene
Eric Church, who released the song "Darkest Hour" last fall, which benefits Hurricane Helene victims, is now working to build homes for those displaced by the natural disaster in North Carolina.
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N.C. seeks public input on plan for $1.4 billion in Helene housing aid
Members of the public have 30 days to submit comments on the plan, which was released Tuesday by the state Department of ...
Baxter plant damaged by Hurricane Helene returns to regular production levels
Baxter International’s largest manufacturing plant is back up to regular production levels nearly five months after it was ...
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Mules that brought supplies to hurricane victims in North Carolina fatally hit by truck
Two mules and a horse that were remarked as heroes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for bringing supplies to stranded ...
'Primitive Camping Structures' shelter Western North Carolina residents in-need
The temporary shelters provide comfort, hope for those now homeless after Hurricane Helene ...