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NC’s Helene plan made 1,000 trailers available. Why have only 6 been filled?
There was a lack of interest, according to a limited explanation from state officials. But the News & Observer found the ...
Exploitation, discrimination allegations plague temporary Helene housing for WNC's homeless
Haven on the Hill, a temporary housing site in Haywood County, has lacked running water to most campers as residents have ...
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.
Why hurricanes are making states rethink when to declare missing persons dead
Even if a person has been missing for years, he or she is not presumed dead in North Carolina. Alena’s Law, named after a ...
The Rhino Times5d
NC Sheriffs Learn Lessons From Each Other And From Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, top staff from sheriff’s offices, as well as other state and ...
Smoky Mountain News5d
What remains: Following Helene flooding, MANNA FoodBank releases benefit album
In the seven months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the mountains and valleys of Western North Carolina, there’s been one ...
North Carolina county launches community market to help residents struggling with food access months after Hurricane Helene
Buncombe County launched a new community engagement market in Swannanoa to combat food insecurity following Hurricane Helene.
Cardinal News6d
7 months after Helene, couple has a new house, an old rocking chair, and each other
The area around Damascus was particularly hard-hit by flooding. To date, volunteers have repaired 80 homes and built four new ...
‘A true Godsend’: 7 months later, Greensboro group still helping rebuild WNC after Helene
Seven months after Helene, Greensboro first responders continue delivering supplies and hope to devastated NC towns, with ...
Southern Living10d
Barbara Kingsolver Reflects On The Resilient Appalachian Community Months After Hurricane Helene Tore Through the Region
After Hurricane Helene tore through the Appalachian region last fall, a resilient community came together to bring it back to ...
SuperSport13d
URC WRAP: Bulls lead way as SA teams help each other out
round 15 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship saw the South African teams helping each other out. While the Hollywoodbets Sharks and the DHL Stormers conspired against themselves and were ...
WESH14d
'Profound impact': Orlando's Catholic community honors the legacy of Pope Francis
NEWS IN THE VATICAN, AND OF COURSE, HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, PEOPLE ARE REFLECTING ON THE ... WE MUST CONTINUE THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER. HELPING EACH OTHER UP AND BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER, JUST ...