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Helene debris removal in Little River threatens endangered mussel species, hellbenders
Debris removal following Tropical Storm Helene needs to be done more carefully to not destroy high-priority habitat and ...
Linemen appreciated in North Carolina after helping in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 18. This year, the gratitude for the men and women who restore ...
Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban
The blazes are burning less than a month after multiple fires tore across the state as well as South Carolina amid warm and ...
Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.
Helene means North Carolinians can file taxes later this year
North Carolina taxpayers are getting a reprieve from traditional tax deadlines, at both the federal and state levels.
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North Carolina’s FEMA aid extension for Helene recovery denied, governor says
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied North Carolina’s request to extend the reimbursement period for ...
North Carolina GOP senators budget proposal includes $700 million for Helene recovery, pay raises for state employees and teachers
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate released their 2025-2027 budget, which includes pay increases for state employees ...
Did Trump Cancel North Carolina's FEMA Aid Extension After Hurricane Helene? What We Know
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urged President Trump to reconsider FEMA’s denial of extended aid for Hurricane Helene ...
FEMA ends 100% coverage for North Carolina recovery efforts
More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ...