2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Crews battle multiple wildfires in western North Carolina
FOX Carolina's Dana Winter speaks with members of the Greenville figure skating club.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene
The song in the hills of Appalachia sounds different to every musician, but one thing binds every person who picks up an instrument: playing is like therapy. “There’s only one
Why Is ReBuild NC Involved in Disaster Management in Western North Carolina?
The state’s new governor said the troubled relief agency which fumbled hurricane relief in the east wouldn’t go to western NC in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But ReBuild has done just that.
Wanted man from Oregon captured in Western North Carolina, officials say
Authorities captured a wanted man from Oregon in Western North Carolina. On Monday, the Clayton Police Department and Macon County Sheriff's Office asked residents to be on the lookout for a wanted person, who has ties to the Franklin, North Carolina, and Hiawassee and Carrollton, Georgia, areas.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's first test will be balancing Helene recovery with the ghosts of hurricane recoveries' past
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein began his first term earlier this month with a behemoth task in front of him: Helping western North Carolina recover from close to $60 billion in damage from Hurricane Helene,
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back ...
Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Western North Carolina Friday
An air quality alert was issued on Thursday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Friday at 7:15 a.m. The alert is for Burke Mountains ...
President Donald Trump floats FEMA elimination during Western North Carolina visit
President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a Friday visit to Helene-ravaged ...
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GROW NC Office And State Lawmakers Clash Over Temporary Housing Needs In Western NC
Matt Calabria and Jonathan Krebs, representing the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC). (Source: ...
With 600K fish lost to Helene, WNC anglers will see reduced stock, 'modified plan' in 2025
Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from ...
Rep. Edwards pushes for federal aid to rebuild private roads, bridges damaged by Helene
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards sat down with News 13 to talk about his ongoing advocacy for federal millions to help with Helene recovery.
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West Ashley carpenter helps Hurricane Helene victims, one step at a time
A West Ashley carpenter is building staircases for people living in campers in Western North Carolina, following devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene.“You ...
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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.