North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
Landslides buried parts of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. It's too dangerous for some homeowners to rebuild.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
North Carolina residents lean on community for 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 season, PBS News returned to the hard-hit region of western North Carolina, where despite the challenges they face rebuilding their lives,
Mr. Beast employee focuses on Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina
Shawn Hendrix, a Mr. Beast employee, spoke to Top Story about ongoing relief efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. He noted significant cleanup and rebuilding progress but emphasized that those struggling before the storm are now facing even greater challenges.
There's a battle to stave off evictions in post-Helene North Carolina
Asheville officials said they support an evictions pause - a measure that was instituted in Maui after last summer’s fires and in most states during the coronavirus pandemic. But in North Carolina, only the governor, the general assembly or the state Supreme Court can enact a moratorium.
Helene relief bill also targets the power of cities in North Carolina
Some local North Carolina officials are concerned the provision could impact the way cities manage their growth.
Habitat for Humanity helps rebuild North Carolina homes destroyed by Helene
The nonprofit is working hard to get people back into homes for the holidays after Hurricane Helene destroyed many western North Carolina homes in September. Andy Barnett is the Executive Director, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and tells us how the organization is helping people recover.
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Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
Mark Pless is one of three Republican lawmakers who could stand in the way of the GOP being able to override a veto from ...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry
Though they were seven hours away, their suffering felt like his own. He couldn’t bear the thought of watching his home ...
‘Avalanche’ of evictions about to hit North Carolina in long aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast at the end of September, killing at least 62 people, but the long-term damage from ...
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‘Worst’ year ever for farms in North Carolina
Tropical Storm Helene terrorized Western North Carolina’s farms in late September. Recovering is no easy task. And Helene was ...
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'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 ...
Sevier County volunteer group helping provide shelter for East Tennesse and Western North Carolina communities displaced by Helene
"Mountain Strong Sanctuary" was created a month ago after individual volunteers decided to combine their efforts.
Hurricane Helene impacted millions in North Carolina. For the socially vulnerable, recovery can be a challenge
As North Carolinians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, socially vulnerable communities face many more challenges in ...
Community gathers for Tinseltown Forest in North Augusta
This was the second year of North Augusta’s Tinseltown Forest, where those attending could leave with a Christmas tree.