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North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.

CBS News on MSN · 14h

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene

The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.

The New York Times · 1d

Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina

The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.

Raleigh News & Observer · 1d

NC lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds

We’ve got to start moving on housing,” said Jonathan Krebs, Western North Carolina recovery advisor, but delays in D.C. could push work back until fall.

Crews battle multiple wildfires in western North Carolina

FOX Carolina's Dana Winter speaks with members of the Greenville figure skating club.

Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Western North Carolina Friday

An air quality alert was issued on Thursday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Friday at 7:15 a.m. The alert is for Burke Mountains ...

Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, ...

ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene

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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding

Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.

UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS

On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...

UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory Tuesday afternoon, according to the NWS

On Tuesday at 3:20 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of ...

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Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina

Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are ...

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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains

Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.

WATCH: Mild in North Carolina tonight, rain likely Friday, and the weekend forecast

There is a chance for patchy showers tonight. Mild and windy conditions develop before rain moves into the Triad on Friday ...

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