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 — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Wildfires break out in western North Carolina near towns harmed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, North Carolina, according to the New York Post .
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Drone video shows Helene-ravaged town burning as crews work to contain wildfires in North Carolina
Nighttime drone footage shows a wildfire glowing in neon orange as it burned on a mountainside near Old Fort, North Carolina, on Wednesday,
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.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
North Carolina lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina lawmakers opened the business of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday with a hearing on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, attempting to sort out how much state funding is necessary
Wildfire gets within 50 feet of house, forces sisters out of western North Carolina home
Many people were forced out of their homes this week after a wildfire broke out in western North Carolina. The first of three ...
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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back ...
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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the ...
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...