North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
North Carolina reveals new tool to track Hurricane Helene relief efforts
It shows how many households are displaced, how many people are using FEMA shelters, and how many people are still seeking assistance.
Four Months From Helene, Emergency Repairs Continue in North Carolina
At two heavily damaged sites in western North Carolina, state transportation officials are pulling out all the stops to reopen critical roadways.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews have also surveyed and reopened about 240 miles of roads across the district.
There's a new Interstate 40 opening date at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. What to know
Interstate 40 will reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina in just a few weeks. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Feb 10 that I-40 along the Pigeon River Gorge will see traffic again March 1.
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway’s shuttered portion and meeting with U.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
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Wildfire Threat Could Burn Helene-Hit North Carolina Communities Off the Map
Months of neglect from federal officials threatened to combine the worst elements of two recent major disasters. Fortunately, ...
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
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Wildfires erupt near North Carolina towns ravaged by Hurricane Helene
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell ...
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Asheville's arts community still shaken by effects of Hurricane Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- When Hurricane Helene carved its path through Western North Carolina, it not only destroyed countless galleries and art studios -- leaving many artists without a place to ...