Helene

North Carolina legislators completed an initial $273 million relief package on Wednesday to help spur recovery from Hurricane Helene, desc

In a message to the App State community, Interim Chancellor Heather Norris stated that a “forward focus and routine” are important as the community recovers from the devastating storm. 

The 100-acre property has a capacity of up to 800 beds and was previously expected to be used for unaccompanied immigrant children.

Winston-Salem-based health system, Novant Health, has begun offering free virtual health appointments to people affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.

With many western North Carolina residents still lacking power and running water from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premium rates statewide by more than 42% on average.

Voters in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene's devastation may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks after the state's election board approved

The sewer system is badly damaged leading to the risk of creeks being contaminated by wastewater, says Lora Elder, a volunteer helping with the town’s crisis communications. And there are still many places where roads and bridges are washed out.

The leaders outlined the number of people working to provide aid in the region, spoke about opening roads, efforts to reach communities, and the fact that there are still search and rescue operations occurring. 

The number of deaths stood at 225 on Friday; two more were recorded in South Carolina the following day. It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.