North Carolina, Hurricane Helene
Both Democrats and Republicans in North Carolina say misinformation is complicating Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Donald Trump and others have shared false claims about the federal hurricane response. Officials say it's making recovery harder.
North Carolina first responders exchange vows among chaos in Hurricane Helene aftermath
A North Carolina first responder couple honored their love for each other with a commitment ceremony on Oct. 2 after Hurricane Helene robbed them of their initial wedding plans.
Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for continued Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map.
Biden approves more troops to move to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he ordered another 500 active-duty troops to move into western North Carolina and assist with the response and recovery efforts after the deadly and devastating Hurricane Helene.
Misinformation, Conspiracies Hinder Hurricane Relief Efforts
Hurricane misinformation circulating across the the internet is hurting disaster response. The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene’ s destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities nearly wiped out,
Hurricane Helene misinformation is ‘demoralizing,’ creating ‘fear’ among responders: FEMA
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell criticized claims and conspiracies that money for the federal emergency agency was not reaching conservative areas hammered by Hurricane Helene. “It’s frankly ridiculous and just plain false,
Misinformation runs rampant in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Former President Donald Trump has been accused of amplifying false claims surrounding relief efforts in the southeast following Hurricane Helene. FEMA launched a rumor response page as misinformation gets out of hand.
Misinformation hurting Hurricane Helene efforts as thousands provide aid
As thousands of people are helping those who've lost so much from Hurricane Helene, extremist groups, disinformation agents and politicians are exploiting the devastation, making fa
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything
Residents in North Carolina’s Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much ...
Hurricane Helene satellite images show major devastation in North Carolina as death toll continues to rise
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and ...
In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, congregations return to service
A week after Helene, congregations gathered on front lawns, in Zoom conferences and in other informal meeting spaces.
Harris slammed for pledging millions to Lebanon as North Carolina suffers
Users on social media lashed out at Vice President Harris after her post on X pledged millions of aid for Lebanon despite the ...
When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts ...
Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across North Carolina. Meanwhile, college students in the state are left in limbo ...
Replay: Harris visits North Carolina for update on Helene recovery, helps at donation center
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit storm-ravaged North Carolina on Saturday to provide an update on recovery efforts.
Tropical Storm Helene closed the most famous road in Western North Carolina
The National Park Service has reopened U.S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, which runs through Great Smoky Mountains ...