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N&O, Charlotte Observer named Pulitzer Prize finalists for Helene coverage
Updated May 6, 2025 at 2:17 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.
North Carolina
NC’s Helene plan made 1,000 trailers available. Why have only 6 been filled?
Updated May 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway in your plans this summer? Helene closures may change them.
May 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
North Carolina
Planning to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer? Helene closures may change that
Updated March 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Politics & Government
NC Gov. Josh Stein appeals to Trump for FEMA extension of Helene money
April 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
North Carolina
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Updated May 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Politics & Government
Western NC’s congressman urges Trump to cut red tape on Helene disaster relief
April 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
North Carolina
NC taxpayers get an extended Tax Day deadline (but you could be charged interest)
Updated April 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
North Carolina
How a Western NC chef is healing the hurt of Helene through food
Updated April 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Politics & Government
New FEMA head denies NC request to extend 100% reimbursement for Helene damage
Updated April 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
North Carolina
Army Corps pulls tons of Helene debris from Catawba River waters near Charlotte
Updated April 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Temporary bridge will allow NC to reopen a popular state park closed since Helene
April 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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