Why did it flood so badly in Western North Carolina? Some scientists point to this weather effect
Western NC saw several inches of rain when Tropical Storm Helene barreled through. But what caused it to rain so much? What some scientists think.
The storm ravaged Western North Carolina during the high season for tourism
For a town that thrives on outdoorsy tourism, Helene came at the peak of the busy season, which sustains many businesses in Asheville and in the surrounding communities, as visitors flock to the Great Smoky Mountains, Grandfather Mountain, Pisgah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Donations being collected in Greensboro for western North Carolina
High School students at Southern Guilford High School learning how to become first responders are collecting donations that will be delivered to those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina. The teacher leading the charge has been on both sides of disaster relief.
From rescue to recovery: The grim task in flood-ravaged western North Carolina
As floodwaters from Helene recede, the gruesome task of recovering victims continues across flood-ravaged western North Carolina.
Website launched to prioritize what donation centers actually need in western North Carolina
Helping hands stretched across the country in the wake of Helene, holding on to western North Carolina. People stepped up in the immediate aftermath, giving whatever they could. But sometimes, if there are too many voices,
'He’s my brother right now': Jacksonville doctor drives supplies to flood victims in North Carolina
Mark Smith is bringing a U-Haul and trailer full of supplies back to small communities east of Asheville where people told ...
FEMA maps missed parts of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene, Post analysis shows
A Washington Post analysis shows how federal flood maps underestimated the risk homeowners faced in the parts of North ...
A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.
Hurricane Helene's heavy rains devastated western North Carolina, and few properties had flood insurance.
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Valley Chevrolet in Wellington hosts donation drive for North Carolina flood victims
Valley Chevrolet, 46767 State Route 18 in Wellington, has partnered with other Valley Automotive dealerships to host a ...
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After Hurricane Helene, help is on the way to North Carolina. Will it be enough?
Many people coming to Immaculata had no financial buffer for a disaster like Helene ”and are thankful for whatever supplies ...
As Western North Carolina digs out of Helene’s mud, residents worry, agencies urge caution
Federal and state environmental agencies looking into potentially hazardous contaminants from tropical storm flooding.
North Carolinian from hurricane-gutted town shows old family letter that detailed 1916 flood — which also destroyed the town
A 108-year-old letter found by a North Carolina family whose home was flooded out by Hurricane Helene recounted with stunning detail the last time such a tragedy happened — and now they feel like ...
100+ years later: Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc on Asheville, mirroring the worst disaster in western North Carolina history
One of the areas most heavily impacted by the hurricane was the city of Asheville, which suffered its worst disaster since ...
Washington is offering money to move. Don’t expect flood-soaked North Carolina residents to bite.
Aid workers, community groups and environmental organizations say few people are likely to take advantage of federal programs ...