Hurricane Helene, Medina and Christmas

Medina rekindles Christmas spirit for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene changed their lives forever but for one weekend in January a small Ohio town kept the spirit of Christmas alive.
Special Christmas event for Hurricane Helene survivors delights in Medina
When the owner of Castle Noel, Mark Klaus, saw a video of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, he felt inspired to do something.
Hurricane Helene’s devastation dominates 2024 housing news in North Carolina
In recent months, Hurricane Helene and the historic flooding it unleashed on western North Carolina have dominated housing headlines. The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) estimates damages and needs totaling $59.
Following Hurricane Helene, North Carolina continues to rebuild
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Western North Carolina, the home of current Utah State University student Hannah Feinsilber.
Hurricane Helene recovery volunteer discusses winter efforts in North Carolina
Some North Carolinians are still living in tents, months after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes on Sept. 27, 2024.
North Carolina hurricane victims celebrate Christmas in Medina
A Christmas re-do took place in Medina for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina last September. The natural disaster wiped out homes and businesses.
North Carolina governor pushes FEMA to extend temporary shelter assistance as winter storm rolls in
FEMA will extend temporary shelter assistance to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene as winter storms sweep ...
North Carolina's new Democratic governor pledges to rebuild after Helene, work with GOP
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off his term in office Saturday by praising the resilience of the state's residents ...
Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina's bears fare during Helene?
Noticing fewer visits from local bears, a reader asks how Western North Carolina's bears were impacted by Tropical Storm ...
104 North Carolina deaths are attributed to Helene. Here’s a list of their names
Months after the storm devastated Western North Carolina, the state has released the official list of names of those who died ...
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After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage
Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in ...
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Hurricane Helene Havoc, Feds Extend Public Health Emergency in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
HHS extends the public health emergency in areas affected by Hurricane Helene to aid in their recovery efforts, signaling ...
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NC Republicans hijack Hurricane Helene relief bill in shameful GOP power grab | Opinion
elect Josh Stein wrote on X. The North Carolina GOP is known for its antics, but this is heinous. Hurricane Helene was devastating for the western part of the state. The storm led to the ...
Federal block grants of $1.65B awarded to North Carolina governments for Helene recovery
North Carolina governments are receiving over $1.65 billion in federal block grant money to help address historic levels of damage caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
NC legislature returns, with Hurricane Helene aid and oversight as top priorities
North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh on Wednesday, kicking off a session that is expected to feature continued ...