Helene, North Carolina

FEMA, Hurricane Helene and Milton

Jimmy Harbison, veteran who died in Helene floods remembered as 'loving and caring' man
James 'Jimmy' Harbison died Sept. 27 while trying to make it across Twin Laurel Road to visit his friend in Swannano during ...
Helene damages delay Ecusta Trail opening by six months, over $400K in damages
Thousands of dollars in damage from Helene means a months-long setback for the Ecusta Trail. The first section of the 19-mile ...
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United Way of Southwest Virginia raises $2M for Hurricane Helene relief
United Way of Southwest Virginia has raised millions of dollars to help communities throughout the Commonwealth continue to ...
Asheville estimates $18M in lost revenue after Helene; where were biggest losses?
The city estimates $17-$18 million in revenue loss for the current fiscal year due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene.
Budget, division, Helene, new leaders: What to watch as NC legislative session begins
The new year ushers in a new North Carolina legislative session and a new governor. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein was sworn in ...
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No evidence N.C. law enforcement stole generators donated for Helene victims
Mitchell County officials say it’s inaccurate, and that the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse donated the generators and sheriff’s deputies distributed them. A Samaritan’s Purse spokesperson said the ...
Washington County, Tenn. sheriff launches mobile command post in area hard hit by Helene
The Washington County, Tennessee sheriff's office is launching a new mobile command post in areas hard hit by Helene.“We all ...
How are Henderson County home sales faring in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene?
In October 2024, there were 146 homes sold with median sale price $465,000 in County. How has real estate changed since ...
Helene recovery: Tax deadlines, debris removal, trash pickup delays, more
Portions of Bald Rock Road in Hendersonville are being rebuilt on Nov. 8, 2024. When Tropical Storm Helene landed in WNC Sept ...