Hurricane Helene
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Sep- 2025 -14 September
Reminder: Application open year-round for Hurricane Helene-related funds for drinking water, wastewater and septic systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated a combined $686 million to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene-related drinking water,…
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11 September
What made Hurricane Helene a historic storm?
BOONE, N.C. — In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rain and wind to the High Country, leaving a lasting…
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4 September
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Back Funding for Western North Carolina Recovery
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that AmeriCorps has agreed to release all of the funds that it…
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2 September
Hope After Helene: Community Storm Anniversary Full Day of Events
“The opposite of cheap hope is pessimism, but the opposite of deep hope is despair, which leads to passivity. Hope,…
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Aug- 2025 -14 August
Over $1.3M in scholarships awarded to western NC students impacted by Hurricane Helene
August 14, 2025 – The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded scholarships to 110 students from 24 western North Carolina…
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7 August
Valle Crucis Methodist Church raised to repair Helene damage
On Tuesday, the Valle Crucis Methodist Church was raised to begin foundation repairs due to Hurricane Helene. The church also…
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Jul- 2025 -8 July
Statement from Avery Sheriff Mike Henley regarding multi county incident on Monday
On Monday July 7th at approximately 1230, Avery County 911 Center were notified of an unknown person traveling from Mitchell County toward…
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May- 2025 -19 May
Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills to propose additional funding for the Hurricane Helene recovery…
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13 May
Rainfall amounts for Monday & Tuesday May 12-13, 2025
Below are rainfall amounts as reported by the National Weather Service. National Weather Service Blacksburg VA1212 PM EDT Tue May…
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Apr- 2025 -30 April
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Defend Western North Carolina Recovery
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed suit against the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) for unlawfully…
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