North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains national park open despite federal shutdown
Updated October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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
A year after Helene, CSX trains are moving through the NC mountains again
Updated September 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
North Carolina
Video shows how CSX rebuilt its railroad tracks after Helene
Updated March 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Helene recovery in NC: Thousands await housing solutions
September 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Local
Pledge of bipartisan support for repairs of still damaged Interstate 40 in Western NC
Updated September 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
North Carolina
Western NC fall travel guide 2025: What’s open one year after Hurricane Helene?
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Sports
‘We have their back’: How Hornets delivered assist, one year after Helene’s wrath
September 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Happiness is a Warm TV
Beloved home repair show follows NC’s Helene rebuild this season. How to watch
Updated September 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Politics & Government
NC lawmakers question leaders on Helene recovery. Three key issues emerged.
Updated September 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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US senator brings Small Business Administration staff to NC to hear frustrations
September 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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NCDOT has reopened roads damaged by Helene, but most work still lies ahead
Updated September 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Helene damaged 73,000 NC homes. Some people are ‘losing hope’ waiting for help
Updated September 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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