Helene, North Carolina

Truist launches $725 million initiative for Helene recovery in western North Carolina
Truist Financial Corporation announced on Wednesday a $725 million commitment to help western North Carolina recover from Helene. "Truist Cares for Western North Carolina aims over three years to support small businesses,
Comparing Recovery: Wildfires in California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across Los Angeles and Southern California. Many residents are now faced with how to move forward. Federal, state, and local agencies, along with various organizations, are actively assisting those affected by the wildfires.
Truist Foundation to give $20M for Western NC Helene recovery. It’s just the start of aid
The Charlotte bank has detailed an expansive, three-year plan to help in the aftermath of Helene’s deadly destruction.
Truist Foundation pledges $20 million in grants toward western NC recovery efforts
The $20 million in Truist Foundation grants will be provided over several years to address medium- and long-term housing and small business need in western North Carolina.
Western North Carolina still recovering as FEMA extends supports for storm survivors
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Thousands of Western North Carolina survivors displaced by Tropical Storm Helene are continuing to receive FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA), allowing them to stay in hotel rooms through March 2025, if eligible.
Extreme cold watch for Western North Carolina from Monday to Wednesday, according to the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an extreme cold watch at 2:29 p.m. on Friday valid from Monday 4 a.m. until Wednesday noon. The ...
Western North Carolina snowstorm eases, and ski areas are open: Where to go
Ski resorts reported minimal damages from Tropical Storm Helene and one freshly revamped resort has reopened after being ...
Western North Carolina to receive $1.65B in federal disaster grants
Western North Carolina received good news Tuesday in its struggle to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Gov. Josh ...
UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory until early Friday morning, according to the NWS
On Thursday at 2:16 p.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued a wind advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Friday 4 a.m. The advisory is ...
School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Friday, Jan. 17
Here is a list of school systems that are closed or operating on delays Friday, Jan. 17, because of winter weather impacts.