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DHS Announces Additional $96M in Federal Funding for North Carolina Victims of Hurricane Helene

Secretary Kristi Noem announced that in August alone, North Carolina has been provided an additional $96 million to support ...

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in ...

As Tropical Storm Helene 1-year anniversary looms, how can we prepare for mountain storms?

The storm’s long-lasting and drastic impact caused significant damage to the North Fork Reservoir, which serves Asheville and ...

How to sign up for emergency weather, hurricane alerts in Western North Carolina

Now, during hurricane season, is the time to sign up for free city and county emergency alert notifications in Western North ...

NC Gov. Stein says federal government ‘has not met the moment’ on Helene funding

In a Wednesday press conference addressing the potential impacts of Hurricane Erin on North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Josh Stein criticized the federal government for a lack of efficiency in releasing ...

Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

A beloved tourist attraction in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains will be demolished starting later this month.

North Carolina hurricane victims receive additional $96M in federal funding

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina are receiving more federal funding, officials announced Wednesday. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ...