Hurricane Helene, North Carolina

Hurricane Helene aftermath cleaned up at Lake Lure in North Carolina
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removed debris from Lake Lure amid cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Footage shows heavy equipment dredging wood and rubbish from the water on 16.
North Carolina's death toll from Helene disaster rises to 103
Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across the Southeast, officials in North Carolina have confirmed an additional death from the storm.
Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
The boil water advisory for Asheville, North Carolina, residents has been lifted after Helene damaged the city's distribution system nearly two months ago.
7 weeks after Helene, this North Carolina city could get safe drinking water next week
Asheville, North Carolina, residents could have a boil water notice lifted as soon as Tuesday, more than seven weeks after Hurricane Helene struck on September 27.
US: Army Corps Tackles Hurricane Helene Devastation at Lake Lure and Beyond
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's historic flooding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has mobilized to aid recovery efforts in western North Carolina, with aerial observation and debris removal underway at Lake Lure.
Nearly 400 memorial bricks recovered from Lake Lure Helene debris
The commemorative bricks honor a loved one, a friend or beloved pet at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. LAKE LURE, N.C. — Nearly two months after Helene destroyed the 30 gardens of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge (LLFB),
North Carolina’s Most Expensive Home Sells for $15.85 Million
The house about 80 miles northeast of Asheville wasn’t damaged in Helene, but the closing was delayed until electricity and ...
Flooding hits Charleston as powerful Carolina coastal storm develops
A rapidly strengthening area of low pressure off the Carolina coast Friday will significantly impact the Outer Banks with ...
Lawmakers press Biden to provide storm-hit North Carolinians with shelter
Republicans representing North Carolina urged President Biden to waive regulations and let hurricane-wracked residents ...
Cutest towns in North Carolina: 4 WNC towns praised for arts, outdoor offerings, attractions
Helene, the WNC region has received recognition for its beauty and culture. Here's what WorldAtlas writers said.
Home collapses into ocean in North Carolina's Outer Banks. It's the 6th time this year.
In late September, three Rodanthe beachfront houses collapsed within a week due to intense storms and rising sea levels. It ...
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Rangers announce reopening of 85 miles of Western North Carolina trails
The Grandfather Ranger District in Western North Carolina announced the reopening of additional roads and 85 miles of trails.
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Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene
For weeks after the storm, people had to boil anything that wasn’t poured from a bottle, and many of them drew from creeks ...
5 things to know about North Carolina GOP’s effort to strip power from Democrats
A bill to significantly restrict the North Carolina governor’s office could further reduce the power of the incoming ...
Western North Carolina local Leaders, educators call on state legislators to prioritize storm recovery
This week, Western North Carolina local leaders and educators are speaking out and asking the legislature to prioritize substantial investments in storm recovery instead of locking in billions of ...