Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ...

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

Tropical Storm Helene left behind so much debris in Western North Carolina, it’s making battling wildfires even more complicated. The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter ...

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

Lawmakers passed an additional $500 million in disaster funding but are leaving for a summer break without a budget in place.

SWANNANOA, N.C. — Months after Hurricane Helene swept through the western North Carolina town of Swannanoa, the community is continuing to recover. Now, the area is facing a new threat ...

Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square miles so far this year — well above the 10-year average. That's according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames. Debris from Hurricane Helene ...

EDGECOMBE COUNTY (WTVD) -- A mother prepares for her son to return to the Triangle. Jaywon Lyons, a beloved eastern North ...

Everyone knows each other in this mountain community. Its residents have worked together to cope with the damage caused by ...

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina’s House and Senate have agreed on a plan to further fund Helene recovery efforts. The ...

LITTLE SWITZERLAND, N.C. — After more than six months of repairing damage from Hurricane Helene, Wildacres Retreat in McDowell County is now dealing with a nearby wildfire. As of Friday ...