Hurricane Helene, Senate

Georgia Senate wants further boost to spending on Hurricane Helene relief
Georgia's state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals. The state Senate voted 55-1 Wednesday to pass House Bill 67,
Senate to review $500 million Hurricane Helene relief bill
The Senate passed HB 47 on its first reading Wednesday, a largely procedural step as lawmakers consider how to approach Helene relief.
Firefighters work to contain wildfire through Helene damaged area in North Carolina
"Firefighters worked through the night to establish containment lines. The fire is currently estimated at 40 acres and is 30% contained. The Armstrong Fire is burning in rugged terrain on the U.S. Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest and on private property near the Armstrong Fish Hatchery.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities
House passes $500 million Hurricane Helene relief package
Included is $140 million for the Home Reconstruction and Repair Project and $100 million toward private road and bridge repair and replacement.
North Carolina House passes $500M Helene relief bill
The North Carolina House passed a $500 million Hurricane Helen relief bill.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump’s push to abolish FEMA
President Donald Trump's suggestion doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Months after Helene, permitting barriers prevent Taylor Co. couple from moving out of mold-infested home
Tammy said Taylor County will not turn the power on for their temporary trailer because her property is only zoned for one ...
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Douglas Lake cleanup after Hurricane Helene is its own spectacle of barges and bonfires
Excavator crews are clawing heavy debris left over from Hurricane Helene out of Douglas Lake in a race for the summer season.
Bridge re-opening brings hope back to Swannanoa 5 months after Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - There’s a new sign of hope in Swannanoa almost five months exactly since Hurricane Helene devestated the Carolinas. The Whitson Avenue Bridge re-opening is much more ...
Eric Church, Luke Combs Receive Humanitarian Award For Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert
Luke Combs and Eric Church receive an award ... [+] at an Artist Interview during the CRS 2025 at Omni Nashville Hotel on ...
5 months after Helene: I-40 expected to reopen, but other roads still closed
It has been five months since Hurricane Helene devastated the southern Appalachians. This weekend, the section of Interstate 40 washed out near the North Carolina and Tennessee border is expected to ...
Two wanted after break-ins in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
The Asheville Police Department said two people are wanted on charges after an investigation into multiple break-ins ...
Knoxville Wholesale Furniture donates $1M to Helene relief efforts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Wholesale Furniture announced Wednesday that the furniture retailer had donated $1 ...
2025 Atlantic hurricane season outlook: How many hurricanes will there be this year?
Last year, forecasters accurately predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2024. The season consisted of 18 ...