'Thankful': 2 months after Helene, Western North Carolina survivors move into temporary housing
According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly 500 families have been approved for housing. FEMA is paying hotel costs for almost 12,000 survivors in the state. The federal agency has already paid more than $ 940,000 to help survivors with their rent.
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he will vote if an override is pursued by the supermajority.
It will take years for western North Carolina's water systems to recover from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.
Western North Carolina finds hope and healing in wake of Helene
Move over, Prince Harry, there’s a new royal family feud at the palace! While critics have been harsh about Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit, it seems that there was a fresh battle being waged behind palace walls. King Charles III and Prince William reportedly butted heads after the Prince of Wales revealed his plans to …
Western North Carolina residents continue OBX Christmas tree tradition following Hurricane Helene
The parking lot at Longboards Island Grill is filled with holiday cheer as Mountain Roots Tree Farm is back in town for the fifth year to sell 650 Christmas trees
In rural North Carolina, dozens of water systems were knocked out by Hurricane Helene. Recovery could take years
The flooding that devastated western North Carolina knocked out water systems, and some small towns still don’t have water. The most exciting part of the day at Spruce Pine Montessori School is when the truck arrives to empty the porta-johns.
North Carolinians living in tents 2 months after Hurricane Helene
A birds-eye view of tents in Swannanoa, North Carolina, where some people are still living in tents two months after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes. Courtesy of Erin Derham and Matt Van Swol.
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North Carolina residents lean on community help as they struggle to rebuild after Helene
It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene cut a path of deadly destruction across the Southeast. Ahead of the holiday ...
Nonprofit to help families rebuild homes in Western North Carolina
It was a scene ripped from a John le Carré novel. According to firsthand accounts and court documents, a man is told to go to ...
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Western North Carolina Christmas tree farm feeling the holiday spirit from the community
Just one day from Thanksgiving, the Carolinas already feel like Christmas. The area is still working toward normalcy two ...
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Thanksgiving travel detours in Western North Carolina: What you need to know
To help, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced suggested detours for Thanksgiving holiday ...
Mercy Chefs serving Thanksgiving meals in Western North Carolina
Virginia-based nonprofit Mercy Chefs will serve chef-prepared Thanksgiving meals to 2,000 residents in Burnsville, North ...
Local church in Greenville hosts holiday toy drive for Western North Carolina
A holiday toy drive for over 400 children and families affected by flooding in Western North Carolina kicked off this week at ...
Spreadsheets spreading hope in Western North Carolina
One woman in Western North Carolina is helping after Helene however she's able, and in this case it's a spreadsheet that's ...
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Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers
The CEO of the Midwest Food Bank says a unique donation is helping to replenish hay supplies in hurricane ravaged western ...