Blue Ridge Parkway Helene repairs to cost more than $1 billion; What to know
Closures continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC as contractors work to reopen the iconic road known for its spectacular ...
Mules, Horse Who Helped With Helene Recovery Meet Tragic End
Three animal heroes tragically died after a tree fell on a fence around their pasture and they wandered into a road. Here's ...
Helene: A Journey of Hope (Fairview)
Nearly five months have passed since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Western North Carolina. The Fairview community was ...
Wisconsin Republicans propose $10K income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations
Republican legislators in the Dairy State have proposed a bill that would give anyone who moves to Wisconsin from North ...
'Where's the money?' Aid available to western NC pales in comparison to need
Five months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, residents are still struggling to rebuild. The process ...
‘Just freeze it.’ Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to pause tax cuts, and Republicans don’t
Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the ...
Winter storm costs pile up as NC grapples with Helene recovery
North Carolina faces mounting expenses from a third winter storm. It comes as state lawmakers debate how much to allocate to Hurricane Helene recovery.
US Forest Service worker firings threaten Helene recovery in WNC, workers say
The firing of U.S. Forest Service workers in Asheville threatens Helene recovery efforts, current and former employees say, and future of the agency.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Pres. Trump’s push to abolish FEMA
FEMA is meant to be a first line, providing temporary housing and funding for repairs while insurance foots most of the bill.
North Carolina lawmakers push for $500M Helene relief bill
The House Rules Committee is moving forward with a bill to offer immediate financial relief for Helene victims.