Hurricane Helene
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte school board in crisis mode over potential investigation, extortion allegations
Trouble brewing at the Charlotte school board. Plus, UNC under pressure over racist incidents, and a fly-fishing festival marks Helene’s anniversary.
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Two years after Helene, a county-by-county breakdown of recovery in western NC
Only 14% of more than 2,900 recovery projects western NC submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in the “closeout” stage two years after Helene.
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Helene killed his wife and destroyed his mobile home. New tenants are now renting the same flood-prone land.
Why mobile homes in North Carolina are put in harm’s way time and again.
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Here’s what happened at the G20 talks in Asheville
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene caused $60 billion in damage, a Trump official offered no new federal recovery commitment at the G20 meetings in Asheville.
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In western NC, Jamie Ager’s supporters see a path to victory
In the race for western North Carolina’s 11th district, Democratic voters showed high enthusiasm for Jamie Ager, their nominee to succeed Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards.
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Asheville protesters plan big showing as G20 meets in western NC
As world finance leaders gather for a G20 summit in Asheville, local activists will denounce the federal government’s limited response to Helene.
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Jamie Ager and Jennifer Balkcom: Meet the US House candidates in NC-11
Democrats will seek to win back a congressional seat long held by Republicans in a region decimated by Hurricane Helene.
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‘Recovery Czar’ Michael Whatley caught on audio wanting to end FEMA as Western NC is owed billions
When President Trump returned to office in January 2025, he made Whatley ‘recovery czar’ to coordinate Hurricane Helene recovery. To date, a fraction of the funding needed has made it to western NC.
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‘Huge strides’: Lake Lure marina reopens after Helene devastation
There’s still work to be done on the Lake Lure marina after Helene, but it held a soft opening ahead of the July 18 weekend.
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Local leaders echo Gov. Stein’s call for more federal funding for Helene recovery
Nearly two years after Helene devastated their communities, Gov. Josh Stein and western NC leaders are calling for more federal support to complete the $60 billion recovery.
