North Carolina DOT gives insight into repairs ahead of reopening of I-40
As crews continue to make repairs so that I-40 at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line can be reopened, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has released details of just what has gone into repairing the portion of road washed out by flooding when Hurricane Helene hit.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
Politics shape perception of how Helene cleanup has progressed in western North Carolina
Comments on social media gave thanks to the Trump administration after the announcement that part of Interstate 40 in Haywood County would reopen on March 1.
North Carolina officials report more Hurricane Helene-related deaths months after storm
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Missouri woman leads Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver forced the closure of the southbound 405 Freeway through the Sherman Oaks area Tuesday morning. The crash was reported just after 4 a.m. when a motorist was spotted traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. A few minutes later, […]
Helene takes nearly 200 lives between Georgia, South and North Carolinas
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed more deaths related to Hurricane Helene, five months after the storm devastated much of Western North Carolina.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
'I'm so frustrated': Missouri woman leads Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
Seeing the damage of Hurricane Helene while sitting in Missouri, Kristi Rodda felt compelled to help. She was on the ground in Western North Carolina within the first week after the storm and got right to work.
Sections of I-40 to reopen next month after Hurricane Helene devastation
Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show Medicaid Access Could Be Expanded For 150,
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway’s shuttered portion and meeting with U.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by ...
North Carolina cites risk to Hurricane Helene recovery in lawsuit against Trump’s federal funding freeze
North Carolina’s attorney general warned in a new court document that a federal funding freeze enacted by the Trump ...
Number of Helene-related deaths in North Carolina rises; adds to Henderson County's total
The number of deaths from Tropical Storm Helene has risen to 106 in North Carolina as of Feb. 7, after state adds to Henderson County's total.
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Fact Check: Did FEMA kick 2,000 NC Helene victims out of temporary housing?
WFAE's Marshall Terry and WRAL's Paul Specht fact-check a claim made by President Donald Trump during a recent trip to ...
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Mules that helped deliver Hurricane Helene disaster relief killed in tragic crash
A North Carolina community is mourning the loss of three mules who played a vital role following Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina residents infuriated by FEMA money going to migrants as hurricane victims remain homeless
North Carolina residents Matt Van Swol and Erin Derham blasted FEMA over reports that millions funded housing for illegal ...
N.C. House committee outlines $500M Helene Fund allocation for disaster recovery
NORTH CAROLINA (WLOS) — After the House Select Committee on Helene Recovery met Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the afternoon, it's ...
Sean Duffy assures ‘lightning quick’ aid will go to Hurricane Helene victims
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed the vast amount of damage North Carolina sustained after Hurricane Helene last year and how the Trump administration will move in a more expedient manner ...