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Opinion: How Western North Carolina can turn Helene disaster into opportunity
Helene has highlighted the strength of our WNC community. Neighbors helped neighbors, volunteers supported each other, and local organizations stepped up to provide aid. Let’s channel this compassion into a collaborative rebuilding process that supports one another and builds a region better prepared for the future.
Haw River farmers help farms in western North Carolina
Farmers in western North Carolina are rebuilding their property, but once the walls, fences and buildings are back, in many cases, some of their animals are still missing. Alamance County farmer Laura Ridge wanted to help out and restock their flocks.
Western North Carolina veterans receive over $2 million in benefits
As of November 16, 2024, we have processed over 1,000 claims from Western North Carolina and awarded over $2 million in retroactive benefits. Our office will continue prioritizing appointments and claims for our Veterans and their families in the affected area. More information can be found at https://www.benefits.va.gov/winstonsalem.
Western North Carolina sees most rain since devastating Helene floods
Heavy rain fell across parts of western North Carlina on Thursday for the first time since the devastating flooding event from Hurricane Helene and many continue to rebuild their homes.
Human trafficking risk has been rising in western North Carolina since Helene
Human traffickers are trickling into western North Carolina to exploit the trail of vulnerability that Hurricane Helene left in its wake, a law enforcement representative warned at a recent North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission meeting.
After the Storm: Western North Carolina Came Together To Vote Despite Helene
Oliver Anthony, the singer who went viral for his "Rich Men North Of Richmond" song last year, went to Western North Carolina to investigate claims he saw online about FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene. He says the entire time he was there he saw one FEMA contractor, who told him that the agency...
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
It was the regionality and subject matter but also the steel underneath the quiet tale that called it to mind when I spoke to Jennifer Greene, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association recently,
Western North Carolina fire department receives equipment upgrade
A western North Carolina fire department received a major equipment upgrade first responders said will improve their response times. The town of Tryon Fire Department has a new fire engine with a price tag of $700,
North Carolina lawmakers to discuss funding to repair damage from Hurricane Helene
It's time to determine how recovery from Hurricane Helene will affect the state economy in the long term. Democrats and Republicans may not see eye to eye.
Cast of Scandal reunites to show support for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Kerry Washington and Bellamy Young are two of the former cast members of Scandal who will reunite to show support for western North Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The cast of Scandal is reuniting for one night only to show support for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
Traffic could be flowing on I-40 in far-western North Carolina by New Year's
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it aims to have one lane open in each direction by Jan. 1.
Raleigh woman asking for Christmas cards for western North Carolina nursing home residents impacted by Helene
Since Helene devastated western North Carolina, Amanda Mount has built a special connection with the people who live at Becky ...
100+ tickets in a day for big rigs in North Carolina mountains; semi trucks get stuck, flip, slide off small roads during I-40 closure, officials warn
North Carolina transportation officials cautioned about oversized trucks using narrow, twisting roads with some seen stuck, ...
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 ...
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North Carolina Governor Cooper Signs Order to Aid Hurricane Helene Victims and Boost Road Safety by Transforming Intersections
Governor Cooper signed an order to waive certain DMV fees after Hurricane Helene and the NCDOT is converting intersections to ...
NCHSAA football playoff brackets 2024 for NC high school football playoffs: North Carolina second round
North Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second round of the 2024 NCHSAA football playoffs.
Spartanburg business host Carolina Strong Market, supporting artists after Helene
It’s been over a month and small businesses—especially those in Western North Carolina are still working their way back from ...
Jones County community donates animal food to Western North Carolina
JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The western side of North Carolina continues to see road closures and clean up efforts from ...