FEMA extends Helene assistance application deadline to February 6
The deadline for local governments, nonprofits and individuals affected by Helene to apply for federal aid has been extended to February 6.
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New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has already taken several actions to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene. Stein traveled to Asheville on Thursday where he announced he has signed five executive orders related to the historic flooding in western North Carolina in late September.
NC attorney weighs in on Helene FEMA aid application process
A disaster aid attorney urges North Carolinians affected by Helene to stick with the FEMA individual aid application and appeals process.
Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders
American farmers, small business owners and wildfire survivors are among those who will suffer if Congress cannot agree on a new spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan that included more than $100 billion in disaster aid.
A history of distrust: The context missing from Helene coverage
While disaster workers were still carving out roads in washed away mountainsides after Hurricane Helene, some national publications focused instead on misinformation swir
High Country ski season has strong start, helping mountain economy recover
Two months ago Beech Mountain was largely isolated as a result of outages caused by Helene. Now the surrounding roads have been mostly repaired and the economically important ski season is off to a strong start.
Avery County realtor sees rocky path ahead for post-Helene housing market
Michelle Griffin is a realtor in western North Carolina. She thinks the housing market in places like Avery County will take years to fully bounce back.
Christmas tree supply plentiful despite Helene, but some worry about the future crops
North Carolina produces about one in five Christmas trees sold in the U.S., including the 20-foot Fraser fir chosen to grace the White House this year. Local sellers say this season’s crop is good despite the impact of Helene. But some in the industry worry about Christmases yet to come.
Boone mayor warns of impact on budget from Helene-related revenue losses
The storm shut down the fall tourism season. Futrelle described October as the highest revenue-drawing month for the area.
Vance tells residents in hurricane-stricken North Carolina that they haven't been forgotten
Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from