Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
Bomb threat at Western North Carolina College
Classes are resuming after a bomb threat at a Western North Carolina College, Monday morning. The threat was made toward Southwestern Community College near Sylva.
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.
North Carolina lawmakers to discuss funding to repair damage from Hurricane Helene
North Carolina lawmakers are expected to put Hurricane Helene relief on the table and discuss Monday how much the devastating storm will cost the state. Supporting the people in the western part of the state has united lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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.
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.
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,
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.
North Carolina Hurricane Helene victims: Where is FEMA?
Temperatures are dropping, and many hurricane survivors are living in tents or trailers without insulation. More than 100,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene across Western North Carolina.
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Visiting Asheville, Western North Carolina post Helene? Here's how tourists can help
ASHEVILLE - Tourists returning to Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region on Sept. 27 ...
NCDOT warns large truck drivers to avoid using non-truck routes in western North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is warning large truck drivers to be careful on ...
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Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning; proceeds to aid western North Carolina
CAPE CARTERET - Over the last eight years, Deanna McElmon, owner The Gym/Cape Carteret Aquatic Center on Taylor Notion Road, ...
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Opinion: How Western North Carolina can turn Helene disaster into opportunity
This approach serves as a powerful example for Western North Carolina, where several communities have been devastated ...
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, ...
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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 ...