Helene in NC

Helene hit North Carolina as a tropical storm on Sept. 27, 2024, leaving death and destruction across the state. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about the storm and its aftermath.

Rebuilding I-40 after Helene will cost more, take longer than previously thought

The NC Department of Transportation doesn’t expect eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 will be fully rebuilt in Pigeon River Gorge until late 2029.
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