Business
9 months after Helene, some NC businesses hang on by a thread while others close
Updated July 3, 2025 at 7:57 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.
Politics & Government
NC Gov. Stein signs Helene recovery package passed in session’s final hours
Updated June 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
North Carolina
If Trump dismantles FEMA, could the state and non-profits handle NC disaster relief?
June 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
North Carolina
A washed-out road in Western NC was rebuilt after Helene. Should everyone use it?
Updated June 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
North Carolina
NC’s Chimney Rock park opens soon, even if the village and roads aren’t quite ready
Updated June 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Politics & Government
Contractor set high salaries for NC Helene recovery site. There are few details why
June 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
North Carolina
Chimney Rock State Park to reopen nine months after Hurricane Helene’s hit on NC
Updated June 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Politics & Government
This NC Helene recovery site cost $27.4M to operate for 6 months, auditor says
Updated June 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Food & Drink
3 NC spots ranked among Southern Living’s picks of best new restaurants
June 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
North Carolina
Rainbow bridge in Wilmington replaces beloved WNC pet landmark lost to Helene
June 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Politics & Government
NC Gov. Josh Stein joined Stephen Colbert’s show, encourages WNC tourism. What was said?
Updated June 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
North Carolina
Rebuilding I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge will take 3 years and lots of rocks
Updated May 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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