Western NC wildfires live updates Monday, March 31: See the latest on major fires
The weather has improved for firefighting, but wildfires continue to burn in WNC and the Upstate. Stay with the Citizen Times ...
North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
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Western NC went offline during Helene. Can the state stay connected in future disasters?
When Hurricane Helene tore through western Yancey County, Steve Boyd was one of thousands in the area who lost internet access. The 70-year-old retiree, who lives outside of Burnsville, knows he got ...
'Table was set for fires': Western North Carolina burned by Helene aftermath
Fallen trees and debris from the September hurricane serve as kindling for the fires and hamper efforts to contain them.
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‘Disaster after disaster:’ On six month anniversary of Helene, wildfires burn through WNC
Two of the biggest fires – Deep Woods and Black Cove – started last week along the Green River in Polk County. The fires have ...
Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast
North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary ...
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North Carolina Governor Stein Honors Victims and Heroes of Hurricane Helene, Pledges Ongoing Support for Western NC Recovery
Governor Stein honors the 106 victims of Hurricane Helene on a visit and commits to rebuilding western North Carolina with a ...
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Stein signs disaster bill that will send more than $500 million to WNC for Helene recovery
ASHEVILLE - More than $500 million is headed to Western North Carolina to further fund the recovery effort in the aftermath ...
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Most of NC's initial $1 billion Helene recovery funding went unspent for months
North Carolina’s legislature passed more than $1 billion with two Helene recovery funding bills in October, but by ...
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NC Governor Josh Stein Proposes $1.4 Billion HUD Plan for Post-Hurricane Rebuilding in Western North Carolina
Governor Stein submits action plan to HUD for $1.4 billion to rebuild hurricane-damaged western North Carolina.
Leadership Beyond The C-Suite: Disaster Lessons From Los Angeles And North Carolina
Disaster response is a reality for every community and preparedness is an ongoing process that must involve every level of ...
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Governor Stein proposes a disaster recovery plan for Western NC
Governor Stein submitted an Action Plan for a $1.4 billion federal disaster recovery grant to address the revitalization needs in western North Carolina. The plan was submitted to the U.S ...