Helene, North Carolina

A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen
A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road.
Five months after Helene, I-40 traffic will resume through western North Carolina
After a five-month closure due to Hurricane Helene, a 12-mile stretch of I-40 near the Tennessee border will reopen on Saturday.
North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more
The North Carolina House pushed forward $500 million in aid to rebuild the western part of the state from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, roughly half the amount Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) asked for.
North Carolina House passes $500M Helene recovery bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives has passed House Bill 47, known as the "Disaster Recovery Act of 2025," with bipartisan support.
NC House passes $500M Helene aid bill
North Carolina state lawmakers advanced their fourth round of disaster relief funding Tuesday, a $500 million package for western counties impacted by Helene.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities
NC House approves half billion dollar spending to Helene relief
A North Carolina state bill giving half a billion dollars to Helene relief is closer to law. The NC House unanimously approved a new spending package to help with relief. However, it still needs Senate approval.
Homes destroyed: Western NC families battling insurance disputes after Hurricane Helene
When 5 On Your Side asked how much an Avery County couple got from their home insurance provider, they answered, "Zero. They ...
She helps Hurricane Helene victims get their lives back — one lost item at a time
Jill Holtz went to western North Carolina with the Army National Guard to help survivors of Hurricane Helene. Five months later, she’s still there, but as a volunteer helping reunite residents with ...
After Helene, NC restaurants struggle, but one barbecue business found its footing
A popular food truck, Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue, is expanding with a new brick-and-mortar location off of Interstate 40.
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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
which is still recovering just one month after the hurricane devastated Western North Carolina. WTVD’s Jamiese Price reports from the state, which was hit hard by Helene, forcing officials ...
Mules that provided aid after Hurricane Helene struck down on road
The mules helped deliver disaster relief from western North Carolina to eastern Tennessee ... and their tireless ...
North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Farmers in western North Carolina are grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, facing significant agricultural ...
Non-Profit Hosts Benefit Concert for Western North Carolina
A non-profit group is sponsoring a concert next weekend to raise money to provide relief to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Harmony & Hope: Shining Through the Storm will feature two area ...