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Good intentions gone wrong: Maconians sound alarm on excessive debris removal
By this point, more than six months after Hurricane Helene barreled through Western North Carolina, it’s a common sight.
'Until the last bag of trash': Crews clear nearly 300K pounds of debris from WNC rivers
With summer just around the corner, and debris still visible in some waterways, News 13 is investigating whether the regional ...
Officials say Lake Lure dam 'did its job' during Helene. What comes next for the century old dam?
As Tropical Storm Helen dumped more than 20 inches of rain into the Lake Lure watershed, how did the town's nearly century ...
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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North Carolina’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene tops $450 million in costs
More than $451 million in recovery costs have been documented in North Carolina following Tropical Storm Helene, which struck ...
Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?
A widely-shared social media post lacks important context about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent decision about disaster relief in North Carolina.
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Less humid today, spotty storms
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Unsettled Week: A stalled front will keep spotty shower and storm potential in the forecast through Friday. Fog may impact some morning commutes today and Thursday.