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New data released on Helene recovery efforts in western NC
North Carolina Emergency Management has released new data highlighting Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
Months after Helene, Western NC is still in need. Here’s how to help
Mooresville’s Soul Creations is also continuing to sell a hurricane relief candle, available in a variety of scents. All ...
Even with Helene, tourism sets domestic tourism record at $36.7B
Even with Hurricane Helene disrupting one-fourth of the calendar year, North Carolina set a domestic tourism record of $36.7 ...
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Even with Helene, domestic tourism hits record $36.7B
Even with Hurricane Helene disrupting one-fourth of the calendar year, North Carolina set a domestic tourism record of $36.7 billion in 2024.
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After bungled recovery efforts with two other storms, ‘failure is not an option’ for Helene, NC lawmaker says
Can the Division of Community Revitalization, a new NC agency, succeed with storm recovery where others have failed? Many ...
These 2 Western NC rivers were named among America's 11 most endangered historic places
Home to over 50 species of at-risk animals, the NCDEQ called the French Broad River basin "one of the most heavily altered" ...
Post-Helene tourism rebound vital to job, economic recovery across western North Carolina
The News 13 investigative team looked into how the region is moving past the devastation of Sept. 27, 2024, and why getting tourists to return is critical.
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Wait for it: Badly needing Helene help, NC cities and towns try and hold on
With state funding for Helene recovery intermittent, it could take months — or even years — for federal dollars to reach ...
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.