Norfolk Southern celebrates “a major milestone,” reopens freight into Asheville
Norfolk's "Thoroughbred Team" has used more than 160,000 tons of materials to rebuild 13 miles of track between Newport and...
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FEMA scales back support for Hurricane Helene recovery
FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Lawmakers are...
I-40 may not fully reopen until 2028
While I-40 partially reopened a few months after Helene, full recovery will take much longer. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Months...
How is Asheville’s restaurant scene recovering after Hurricane Helene?
Asheville's River Arts District has transformed into a model of resilience and growth after Hurricane Helene ripped through it. ASHEVILLE,...
The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in Appalachian tourist town
Mayor Peter O'Leary admits Main Street likely won't reopen until summer sometime. He said nearly a third of businesses were...
Senator Thom Tillis reacts after FEMA rejects Hurricane Helene aid extension
“I’m proud of the close bipartisan teamwork of our Congressional delegation, Governor Stein, and local leaders. Despite this decision, we’ll...
2025 Atlantic hurricane season predictions by NOAA
The 2025 hurricane season outlook was released today. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2025...
NC House proposes $450 million for Helene relief, just half of Stein’s request
RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican leaders in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Wednesday proposed spending an additional $450 million...
Norfolk Southern reopens freight line between Asheville and east Tennessee
Freight rail service between Asheville and east Tennessee has been shut down since Hurricane Helene devastated the region last September....
Gov. Stein to announce second Helene budget proposal during western NC visit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein will announce his second Hurricane Helene budget proposal Monday. Stein will be...