Floodplain map updates stall western NC rebuilding efforts
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the rebuilding of homes has yet to begin due to ...
NC is still months away from rebuilding the first homes post-Helene. What officials blame for the holdup
Six months after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, government leaders still haven’t started rebuilding any ...
North and South Carolina Wildfire Map Shows Containment of Fires
The active fire is 30 percent contained. On Monday, it covered 1,600 acres, but it has since grown to nearly 2,060 acres. SCFC Director of Communications Doug Wood told Newsweek that a fire of that ...
National Hurricane Center announces storm names, procedural changes ahead of 2025 season
As we prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important to stay informed about updates that could impact forecasting and storm communication. Tropical storms can bring dangerous wind, ...
Stretch of I-40 reopens in North Carolina, marking a milestone in post-Helene recovery
Five months after Hurricane Helene severed a critical Appalachian freight corridor, a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 ...
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 ...