Short-term rental homes pivot to shelters after Helene
Many tourists in the rental homes had planned special events and relaxing getaways, but unexpectedly ended up in shelters or ...
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Are North Carolina’s Helene victims still required to pay property taxes? Yes, and here’s why.
State law prohibits counties from waiving or altering the property tax payment requirements, even for properties affected by natural disasters. Some social media users are angry that North Carolina ...
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North Carolina couple killed by Helene honored with community service award
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The 44th Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative candlelight service on Sunday, Jan. 19, honored more than a dozen people and organizations with community service awards. Among the ...
Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina's bears fare during Helene?
Noticing fewer visits from local bears, a reader asks how Western North Carolina's bears were impacted by Tropical Storm ...
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were ...
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North Carolina Expands Employment Program to Aid 39 Counties in Post-Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
North Carolina expands a temporary jobs program to aid 39 counties affected by Hurricane Helene, aiming to reduce ...
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As America Fixates on Los Angeles, North Carolina Residents Struggle Months After Hurricane Helene
FEMA administrators warned on Sunday that some hurricane victims may soon lose access to their temporary housing.
In 2024, North Carolina saw 2nd warmest year and despite drought, Helene kept rainfall above average
According to the North Carolina State Climate Office, 2024 was the second warmest year on record for the state (behind 2019) ...