How Helene became a ‘worst case scenario’
Helene formed above unusually warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. As that water evaporated, it gave the storm the fuel it ...
There will be so many Helene stories to come in NC. We’re committed to telling them
Journalists from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer are providing coverage of Helene’s aftermath from across ...
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could ...
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital ...
Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies
At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made ...
After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover
Downed trees and flooding have left the trail impassible in many of the 14 states on its route. As the scope of devastation ...
Helene’s NC death toll exceeds 100, expected to increase as recovery enters second week
Search parties are actively looking for missing people in Buncombe County, which has by far the highest number of reported ...
Homeowners Hit by Helene Are in for an Insurance Claim Shock
Harsher policy terms mean damages might not be covered.
North Carolina lawmakers returning to pass Helene aid package
Lawmakers in North Carolina are returning to Raleigh to pass legislation next week securing fiscal aid and lawful allowances ...
Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery
Music icon Dolly Parton has announced she will make a personal donation of $1m (£762,000) towards disaster recovery efforts ...