2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's first test will be balancing Helene recovery with the ghosts of hurricane recoveries' past
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein began his first term earlier this month with a behemoth task in front of him: Helping western North Carolina recover from close to $60 billion in damage from Hurricane Helene,
Jones: Hurricane recovery biggest sham ever on North Carolina taxpayers
Calling it the "biggest sham ever" on North Carolina taxpayers, Republican state Rep. Brendan Jones said pace of recovery from a hurricane more than six years
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
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President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/, File)
Drone video shows western North Carolina wildfire as area continues to recover from Helene
Nighttime drone footage shows a wildfire glowing in neon orange as it burned on a mountainside near Old Fort, North Carolina, on Wednesday,
Crews battle multiple wildfires in western North Carolina
FOX Carolina's Dana Winter speaks with members of the Greenville figure skating club.
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back ...
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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.
Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Western North Carolina Friday
An air quality alert was issued on Thursday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Friday at 7:15 a.m. The alert is for Burke Mountains ...
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Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are ...
President Donald Trump floats FEMA elimination during Western North Carolina visit
President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a Friday visit to Helene-ravaged ...
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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.
With 600K fish lost to Helene, WNC anglers will see reduced stock, 'modified plan' in 2025
Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from ...