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Everyone in Buncombe County is adjusting to life after Hurricane Helene and the many significant changes that come along with that. In the wake of this devastat

Nov 6, 2024 - ISD analysts found that misinformation during Hurricane Helene fueled antisemitic hate and election conspiracies, undermining public trust.

Join Catawba Riverkeeper in preserving and restoring the Catawba-Wateree River basin. Explore advocacy, education, and engagement for cleaner waters.

Around 175 Mountaineers participated in App State’s Student Day of Service on Oct. 19, completing over 500 hours of volunteer work at 15 organizations.

A stray cat named Gabby had been missing for 443 days since Hurricane Helene. Now, she's reunited with her family thanks to a microchip.

Sep 27, 2025 - Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more...

Oct 8, 2024 - ISD's analysis revealed that North Carolina officials and FEMA representatives responding to Hurricane Helene are targets of antisemitic mis- and...

Nov 18, 2025 - Dr. Susan Mims shares three lessons she learned from nonprofits that can help funders while they support communities recovering from a disaster, like Hurricane...

Sep 26, 2024 - Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify into a powerful storm. It will make landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, but the impacts, like those...

Oct 14, 2024 - We are sharing resources for recovery for the heritage and cultural sector from the Virginia Funders Network and Heritage Emergency National Task Force...

Nov 4, 2024 - This Dispatch examines how Hurricane Helene mis- and disinformation spread online, with antisemitic hate and election conspiracies promoted by politicians and...

Dec 10, 2024 - Answering the call for supplies and warmth after Hurricane Helene. Proving the power of neighbors helping neighbors in difficult times.

Jan 15, 2025 - UPDATED: 12/4/2024 We have been closely following Hurricane Helene since before it made landfall in Florida, and we are deeply saddened by the devastation it...

Nov 7, 2025 - Carolina is committed to working with partners to ensure western North Carolina is supported.

As Hurricane Helene made landfall, broadcasters across the nation stood as a lifeline for their communities, with local radio and television stations swiftly...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in the Southeast, the Savannah River Site mobilized teams from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Site...

Dec 15, 2025 - North Carolina homeowners impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for disaster recovery assistance. Renew NC helps low-to-moderate income families rebuild and...

Oct 9, 2024 - Will climate change upend property insurance? Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton will further test the shaky home insurance industry.

In 2024, Helene brought catastrophic inland flooding, extreme winds, landslides and numerous tornadoes to North Carolina.

May 30, 2025 - Cecilia Soriano shares how Baxter responded after Hurricane Helene damaged its NC facility and lessons in crisis response and supply chain resiliency.

Nov 3, 2025 - On a dusty, warm day last October, nearly a month after Hurricane Helene tore across the southeastern United States, Donald Trump stood behind a podium in...

The former NASCAR driver used his personal helicopter to help people devastated by Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains.

Oct 15, 2024 - ISD's Jennie King spoke to the New York Times about the surge in climate-related conspiracy theories surrounding Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Oct 8, 2024 - North Carolina FC will be hosting a donation drive prior to the game on October 9 to benefit those affected by Hurricane Helene. Fans who make a donation will...

An Appalachian anarchist involved in responding to Hurricane Helene discusses what they have learned and how to prepare for the disasters to come.

The ASPCA is on the ground right now assisting with multiple response efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Florida, Georgia and North...

Sep 25, 2025 - When covering devastating news events, prioritize collaboration, explore new ways to tell stories and plan coverage through the recovery.

Dec 3, 2024 - On this GivingTuesday, we look back on a recent high impact campaign that leveraged text messaging to provide hard-hit communities much needed support.

Sep 27, 2025 - One year after the hurricane’s devastation, the Hills are among the first in their community to almost finish rebuilding their home. They are the lucky ones...

Jan 7, 2026 - We want to hear from North Carolinians whose homes were damaged or destroyed to better understand how well the state housing recovery program, RenewNC, is...

May 20, 2025 - How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness.

Sep 27, 2025 - One year ago, Western North Carolina was forever changed by Hurricane Helene. Two elected leaders in Western North Carolina reflect on the harrowing moments on...

Oct 13, 2025 - Hurricane Helene put the cooperative spirit to the ultimate test, affecting more lives and destroying more electric cooperative property and infrastructure...

Aug 22, 2025

App State students, faculty and staff share stories of their response and volunteer efforts during Hurricane Helene.

The storm tested every system and every person—revealing the true power of maintenance and reliability leadership under pressure.

Jun 27, 2025 - ArtsAVL awarded $680K to 136 arts businesses and $750K in relief to 1,500 artists across WNC after Hurricane Helene to aid recovery and restart programming.

Oct 29, 2025 - An analysis by ProPublica and The Assembly of the more rural counties in North Carolina hardest hit by Helene shows that the households that got the most aid...

"I can't do this without a great team of forecasters at WCNC," Panovich said while accepting the award.

Oct 7, 2024 - The only abortion provider in Western North Carolina has temporarily closed following Hurricane Helene. So, what does a person do if they need an abortion?

“They went above and beyond to serve in the line of duty, to protect the public, to act as heroes."

Nov 27, 2025 - A little more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the Upstate, Joan Herlong of Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty says the storm’s damage...

Sep 22, 2025 - 1 year after Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, some students have yet to return to school

NC State researchers at NCICS in Asheville, N.C., are coordinating across agencies for the increased risks of wildfire one year after Hurricane Helene.

Stories and resources about Hurricane Helene and ongoing recovery efforts.

Police in Asheville, North Carolina, are asking the public for help finding two suspects who are accused of looting after Hurricane Helene.

The Hornets teamed up with Lowe's for their annual initiative to revitalize public basketball courts and parks across the region.

Aug 25, 2025 - Stay updated on Hurricane Helene relief and recovery initiatives across WNC. Find resources or apply for support and help us rebuild.