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'Here we go again,' | Western NC photographer reflects on wild months of weather
Thomas Mabry and his camera have captured all Mother Nature has thrown at the mountains for the last several months.
North Carolina couple receives new home after losing almost everything to Hurricane Helene
God’s Pit Crew volunteers rebuild hope for Brian and Melissa Greene after deadly mudslide destroys their home near Mount ...
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.
WUNC7d
FEMA leaves NC flood-resiliency programs high and dry
FEMA announced plans to cancel a suite of grants to help communities combat flooding. Across the country, many municipalities ...
Hendersonville Times-News3d
Firefighters are getting Western NC wildfires under control: What we know as of April 23
Three wildfires in Western North Carolina are nearing containment after improved ... Bee Rock Creek Fire update; McDowell County, NC wildfires A final update on the Bee Rock Creek Fire was posted on ...
WFMY News27d
Western NC businesses uplifted by additional Tepper funding
The increased funding represents a 150% expansion of the program for 2025 and will support multiple initiatives in Western North Carolina ... Helene's catastrophic flooding last year.
Helene debris removal in Little River threatens endangered mussel species, hellbenders
Debris removal following Tropical Storm Helene needs to be done more carefully to not destroy high-priority habitat and ...
Raleigh News & Observer3d
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Her town was hit by flooding after Helene struck western North Carolina. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH [email protected] When you add up all the costs towns have to clear debris, fix roads and ...