Hurricane Helene
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Two Years Ago: How Hurricane Helene Unfolded in the High Country
Sunday marks two years since Hurricane Helene tore through the North Carolina High Country, and looking back at WataugaOnline’s own…
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Avery County to Dedicate Memorial Bench for Hurricane Helene Victims Sept. 27
As the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene approaches, Avery County Government is inviting the community to come together for “A…
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600 Volunteers Pack 140,522 Meals in Newland for Avery County Helene Recovery
NEWLAND, N.C. – June 22, 2026 – It took broad support and willing hands to pack 140,522 meals for Avery…
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Blue Ridge Energy Annual Meeting: Reports Presented, Director Election Results Announced
LENOIR, N.C. – June 25, 2026 – Business reports and director election results were announced at the Annual Meeting of…
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Gov. Stein Announces $70M Renew NC Application for WNC Multi-Family Housing Construction and Repair
RALEIGH — Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) announced a first-round Notice of Funding…
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Stein Asks Congress for More Than $10 Billion More in Western NC Helene Recovery
Governor Josh Stein traveled to Washington this week to press North Carolina's Congressional delegation for more than $10 billion in…
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Construction About To Begin At Old Cove Creek Park In Sugar Grove Following Helene Damage
SUGAR GROVE — Construction is about to get underway at Old Cove Creek Park in Sugar Grove as Hurricane Helene…
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FEMA Funds $26 Million for Buyout of 75 Homes in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Hurricane Helene Recovery
WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The…
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NC Community Foundation awards $9M in grants for long-term recovery from Helene
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $9 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term…
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NC Community Foundation and affiliates award $3M in grants to organizations for Helene recovery
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $3.8 million in grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term Hurricane…
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