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North Carolina communities still struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene feel the loss of laid-off CDC disaster team
Hurricane Helene tore through the Swannanoa River Valley of western North Carolina almost seven months ago, but many of the ...
North Carolina couple receives new home after losing almost everything to Hurricane Helene
God’s Pit Crew volunteers rebuild hope for Brian and Melissa Greene after deadly mudslide destroys their home near Mount ...
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King tides to impact NC coast. Here's when and what you can expect in the Wilmington area.
King tides occur when the moon is the closest to the Earth in orbit and aligned with the Earth and sun. They are also the ...
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.
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FEMA leaves NC flood-resiliency programs high and dry
FEMA announced plans to cancel a suite of grants to help communities combat flooding. Across the country, many municipalities ...
Helene debris removal in Little River threatens endangered mussel species, hellbenders
Debris removal following Tropical Storm Helene needs to be done more carefully to not destroy high-priority habitat and ...
Wilmington Star-News on MSN19h
A Brunswick bridge closed since 2023 has reopened ahead of schedule
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of a main bridge in southern Brunswick County.
Virginia flood insurance cost ‘dramatically’ rising, as is flood risk
Flood insurance is an important safety net, but only three percent of Virginia homeowners have it, according to the state’s ...
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FEMA ends 100% coverage for North Carolina recovery efforts
Related Hurricane names Beryl, Helene and Milton retired North Carolina families coping with weather anxiety, long recovery months after Hurricane Helene FEMA's flood insurance program to borrow ...