How Helene became a ‘worst case scenario’
Helene formed above unusually warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. As that water evaporated, it gave the storm the fuel it ...
There will be so many Helene stories to come in NC. We’re committed to telling them
Journalists from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer are providing coverage of Helene’s aftermath from across ...
Helene death toll may rise; 'catastrophic damage' slows power restoration: Updates
Parts of western North Carolina ravaged by Helene will need to wait longer for power restoration as the immense damage has ...
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could ...
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital ...
Dogs and cats relocated around the US amid Hurricane Helene: Here's where you can adopt
Hundreds of animals evacuated from Hurricane Helene-ravaged areas and relocated to animal shelters in other states now up for ...
Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies
At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made ...
Helene destroyed this North Carolina campground, but customers and strangers are stepping in to help
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving ...
After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover
Downed trees and flooding have left the trail impassible in many of the 14 states on its route. As the scope of devastation ...
Helene’s NC death toll exceeds 100, expected to increase as recovery enters second week
Search parties are actively looking for missing people in Buncombe County, which has by far the highest number of reported ...
Homeowners Hit by Helene Are in for an Insurance Claim Shock
Harsher policy terms mean damages might not be covered.
A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water in U.S. Southeast
Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, a shiny stainless steel tanker truck in ...