North Carolina, I-40 and Hurricane Helene

I-40 to partially reopen in western North Carolina months after Helene
Part of Interstate 40 in the North Carolina mountains will open this weekend, months after it was closed following the devastation brought by Hurricane Helene in September. Sections of I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line sustained major damage from the storm,
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.
I-40 to reopen at Tennessee-North Carolina state line five months after Helene damage
The four-mile stretch of I-40 on the Tennessee and North Carolina border will reopen to motor traffic Saturday, according to North Carolina Department of Transportation.
North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more
The North Carolina House pushed forward $500 million in aid to rebuild the western part of the state from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, roughly half the amount Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) asked for.
NC House passes $500M Helene aid bill
North Carolina state lawmakers advanced their fourth round of disaster relief funding Tuesday, a $500 million package for western counties impacted by Helene.
NC House approves half billion dollar spending to Helene relief
A North Carolina state bill giving half a billion dollars to Helene relief is closer to law. The NC House unanimously approved a new spending package to help with relief. However, it still needs Senate approval.
To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them
Jill Holtz somberly holds a burial flag she pulled from the mud — one of the most emotional moments in her searches, she said — andis waiting to return to a family she contacted on Thursday, Feb. 6, ...
'Where's the response?': Hundreds of millions of dollars go unspent in Western North Carolina
While more money is on its way to being approved by the North Carolina Legislature, hundreds of millions of dollars remain ...
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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic spot on the North Carolina-Tennessee border Lowe’s has partnered with ...
She helps Hurricane Helene victims get their lives back — one lost item at a time
Jill Holtz went to western North Carolina with the Army National Guard to help survivors of Hurricane Helene. Five months later, she’s still there, but as a volunteer helping reunite residents with ...
Interstate 40 set to reopen in North Carolina following months of restoration after Hurricane Helene
A major benchmark has been achieved amid Hurricane Helene's recovery efforts as parts of Interstate 40 prepare to open this weekend in western North Carolina.
I-40 set to reopen to traffic in North Carolina Saturday, letting vehicles cross major corridor months after Helene
A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.
‘More comfortable every day’: Mikko Rantanen stars as Carolina Hurricanes top Sabres
On Whalers night at Lenovo Center, Mikko Rantanen slipped into a different sweater and turned in his first multi-point game ...
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Western North Carolina Receives $73.5 Million in Interest-Free Loans for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief loans are reaching Western North Carolina local governments through a $100 million program initiated by the ...
2025 hurricane season will start with Andrea. See list of names and how you can prepare now
Early predictions for the 2025 season will be released over the next couple of months but here's a look back on the 2024 ...