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One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience

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As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall approaches, a program in western North Carolina schools is helping students cope with the tragedy.
The North Carolina Department of Labor found conditions on the farm were harmful to workers, such as the lack of proper breaks from the heat. The Barnes Farming Corporation was initially fined more than $187,000 in 2024. However, the fine was reduced in a settlement this year to $3,750.

Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions

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During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker's death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
Good Morning America visited Biltmore Estate in Asheville on Sept. 18, 2025, as a part of its "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series, highlighting North Carolina and Tropical Storm Helene recovery.

Good News Friday: ‘Good Morning America’ spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville

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In this week's Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America's visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
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UNC-Wilmington chancellor on false alarm lockdown: ‘I am angry for this violation’

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Less than 24 hours after unconfirmed reports of a gunman were found to be untrue, UNC Wilmington's chancellor said "the very sanctity of our campus home has been violated."
Thanks to the help of Spokes of Hope, a nonprofit organization, and a team of 40 volunteers, though, some of the gardens were salvaged after debris was cleared from the area. Those volunteers have been working tirelessly to help restore the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to its former glory, and now they’ll be able to do just that with the assistance of FEMA.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to bloom again with FEMA funding

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Hurricane Helene wiped out the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in September 2024. Now, it’s set to be rebuilt.
Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has taken social media by storm.

As final season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ wraps up, here’s where you can go in NC to relive your favorite scenes

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The series finale of Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” airs today. Here’s everything you need to know about its NC filming locations.