Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented damage in the mountain region of Western North Carolina, where hurricane-level rainfall is rare and only 4% of residents have flood insurance. The September ...

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards unveiled an assessment of the response to Tropical Storm Helene and a set of recommendations going ...

Thomas Mabry and his camera have captured all Mother Nature has thrown at the mountains for the last several months.

There is new information about why FEMA is ending it's 100 percent match of funds for debris removal from hurricane Helene.

Volunteers, scientists, and hikers are asking for transparency in a process they say could prioritize profit over ecosystems.

While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request.

Whenever someone flips a light switch at their home, the pathway that ensures it brightens the room was made possible by a ...

The federal government is supposed to be there for us,” Gov. Josh Stein said during an April 11 visit to WNC. “They need to do substantially more.” ...

Six state temporary housing units are occupied as western North Carolina continues to get on its feet from Hurricane Helene, ...

Helene hit North Carolina as a tropical storm on Sept. 27, 2024, leaving death and destruction across the state. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about ...

(The Center Square) – Hurricane Helene has put a new focus on the health of streams in North Carolina and making sure they are clear of debris such as fallen trees and trash. When heavy storms hit, ...