Hurricane Helene, North Carolina

North Carolina officials report more Hurricane Helene-related deaths months after storm
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina. By Feb. 7, the death toll had risen to 106 since the storm hit on Sept.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is proposing $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene relief. State House leaders reviewed a proposal for half that amount on Tuesday.
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a debt relief campaign worth $10 million dollars.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
North Carolina reveals new tool to track Hurricane Helene relief efforts
An incarcerated trans woman who underwent top and bottom surgeries was forced into a men’s facility, according to the latest lawsuit from trans inmates targeting Trump’s executive order Law enforcement in Central Florida is searching for a man suspected of killing two people in New York.
'I'm so frustrated': Missouri woman leads Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
Seeing the damage of Hurricane Helene while sitting in Missouri, Kristi Rodda felt compelled to help. She was on the ground ...
Hoodline1d
North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
The Rhoniceros Times14h
A Half Year Later, All Eyes Still On Hurricane Helene Victims
Even though Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina in September of last year, now, in mid-February of 2025, the tragedy is ...
Three mules that helped with WNC Helene relief tragically killed in accident
Three mules from the Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, which provided flood relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, were killed after escaping their pasture.
The Appalachian7h
How one Hurricane Helene volunteer brought passion, service to the community
As Hurricane Helene raged on, devastating some areas of Western North Carolina, one legend within the dog rescue community of ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene's ...
Hurricane Helene's $5 billion toll strains NCDOT resources
Hurricane Helene's $5 billion price tag forces North Carolina to navigate uncharted waters in infrastructure recovery.