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Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map

Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

North Carolina Lawmakers to Vote on Initial Helene Relief

North Carolina General Assembly leaders said Friday that they’re prepared to approve initial disaster relief next week to address Hurricane Helene damage. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger said in a joint news release that details are still being worked out about exactly what is needed now to facilitate the state’s response.

USA Today · 1d

Hurricane Helene battered North Carolina's mountain trails. Now, mules are vital for delivering supplies

Hurricane Helene battered trails in the Appalachians, leaving them impassable for vehicles. Now, mules are stepping in to deliver essential supplies.

Helene costs may top $30 billion

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Helene costs may top $30 billion; recovery is a marathon: Updates

More than 200 people have died in Helene’s path, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit in the mainland U.S. since 1950.

TheStreet on MSN · 22h

Hurricane Helene recovery could cost billions

Hurricane Helene ravaged states in the southeast, and President Biden wants to see more disaster relief given.

Greenville News on MSN · 9h

A long haul: Upstate's recovery from Helene's devastation will be a marathon, not a sprint

Amid the tree-damaged property, power outages, and loss, many have been inspired to mobilize and help ease the difficulties of others

Helene death toll over 200 1 week after landfall

Raleigh News & Observer on MSN · 19h

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 deaths in the state.

The Indianapolis Star · 1d

Helene death toll over 200 one week after landfall; 1M without power: Live updates

Tens of thousands of residents, most in Western North Carolina, also remained without running water as the area struggles to recover.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Helene death toll tops 200 amid daunting water and power issues: Thursday updates

Helene is now the fourth deadliest hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. mainland since 1950 and the deadliest since Katrina in 2005.

FEMA, Helene

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

FEMA Has Faced Criticism and Praise During Helene. Here's What It Does — and Doesn't Do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

FEMA deploys to difficult terrain after Helene as it faces criticism and fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

Yahoo · 21h

FEMA warning against fraud after Helene

Criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. According to FEMA, “thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster.

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Twin babies who died alongside their mother in Georgia are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims

Obie Williams said he could hear babies crying and branches battering the windows when he spoke with his daughter on the ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Sparks Backlash With Comments Made Amid Hurricane Helene Devastation

Greene’s comments come amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across the Southeastern United States, including in ...

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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed after suffering catastrophic impacts from Helene

The famed Blue Ridge Parkway – spanning more than 400 miles – remains closed with no reopening date, according to the ...

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Helene slammed Asheville’s homeless community. Aftermath poses ‘insurmountable’ challenges

Homeless people and groups who work with them are scrambling to find out who survived Helene and help those in need.

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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 ...

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Florida is on alert as a new tropical threat builds in the Gulf, just days after Hurricane Helene

Less than 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is now bracing for another potential storm ...

After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery

Businesses and homes destroyed, communities nearly wiped out, hundreds of lives lost, hundreds of people missing. And the ...

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Elon Musk Rages As NASCAR Hero's Hurricane Helene Aid Could be Stopped - 'Blood Is Boiling'

According to a tweet by Elon Musk, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Helene ...

Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Helene Relief Effort

These are my people,” Parton said of those impacted by the devastating storm, including the Appalachian mountains.

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Harris is heading to North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath one day after Trump visited

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is heading to North Carolina as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene.

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