A wildfire that McDowell County Emergency Management called “out of control” erupted in the western North Carolina town of Old…
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Isolated from the world, Asheville residents scavenge for food amid Helene floods
This story was updated after it was initially published to make it free for all readers. ASHEVILLE – The sirens…
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Former pastor stole ‘large amounts of cash’ intended for Helene relief, NC sheriff says
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in…
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Helene did nearly $200 million in damage to SC forests, report says
Stacks of logs sit outside the home of Lucas Charbeneau in McCormick County on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Charbeneau estimates…
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FEMA again extends hotel vouchers for thousands of WNC residents displaced by Helene
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended hotel stays for more than 3,000 Western North Carolina residents displaced by Tropical…
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Asheville restaurant closes, cites Tropical Storm Helene
ASHEVILLE – A North Asheville restaurant has permanently closed, the latest eatery to fall in the aftermath of Tropical Storm…
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How did Western North Carolina’s bears fare during Helene?
Editor’s note: The Asheville Citizen Times Answer Woman/Answer Man columns took a hiatus during our coverage of the wrath of…
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North Carolina's new Democratic governor pledges to rebuild after Helene, work with GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off his term in office Saturday by praising the resilience…
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Josh Stein pledges long-term Helene support, urges GOP cooperation in first address
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers his inaugural address at the Capitol Building in Raleigh on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo:…
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Journal Sentinel staffers help Asheville newsroom following Hurricane Helene devastation
Three Journal Sentinel journalists went to Asheville this fall to help provide coverage of western North Carolina after devastating flooding…
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