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.
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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Community Leaders, Individuals Sign Open Letter Calling for Immediate Eviction Moratorium in Western North Carolina
In an open letter addressed to Governor Roy Cooper, the Council of State, Chief Justice Paul Newby, and members of the North Carolina General Assembly, over 400 elected officials, clergy, business and ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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 ...