State Politics
NC Gov. Josh Stein asks Congress for $10 billion for Helene relief
Updated June 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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.
Local
Walls that will hold up I-40 through Pigeon River Gorge begin to take shape
May 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Politics & Government
DEQ issued months of orders to protect the Nolichucky. Illegal mine ignored them.
April 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
North Carolina
The Nolichucky was healing from Helene. Then an illegal mine moved in.
April 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Politics & Government
Budd praises Mullin’s momentum on NC Helene relief. He sees more red tape to cut.
April 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Politics & Government
Program for rebuilding Western NC lacks funds to help all eligible homeowners
Updated April 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Politics & Government
NC governor calls on lawmakers to provide $792M more for Helene recovery efforts
Updated March 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
North Carolina
Drones and tons of stone: How railroad rebuilt a historic NC line after Helene
Updated March 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM
North Carolina
NC railroad that ‘couldn’t be built’ is the last section to reopen after Helene
March 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
North Carolina
NC railroad through Blue Ridge Mountains is the last section to reopen after Helene
Updated April 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
North Carolina
Steeple without a church becomes a symbol of hope for NC valley gutted by Helene
Updated January 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Business
The costliest NC road repair after Helene got a lot more expensive
Updated January 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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