Western NC road closures: Progress made in clearing I-40 and I-26 alternate routes to TN
Many roads in Western North Carolina remain closed more than a week after the remnants of Helene battered the area. Here's ...
13 state parks closed in Western NC after Hurricane Helene. Estimated reopening timeline
Helene damage has impacted park programs across the state, not just in the western part of the state. Here’s more info.
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Small businesses in Western NC seek path forward after catastrophic damage from Helene
With physical damage, no water and shortages on supplies, local businesses across NC areas struck by Tropical Storm Helene ...
The latest on Western NC college statuses: Closures, opening dates
The Cullowhee campus will resume normal operations on Monday, Oct. 21, unless conditions warrant an extension of reduced ...
Where humans can't, mules can: How mules are saving the day by reaching western NC's most inaccessible communities
Mules to the rescue! Hurricane Helene ravaged mountain towns and cities in western North Carolina, leaving many people ...
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Donation needs changing as temps drop in Western NC, collection sites open in Southport
There are more ways to help those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina this week, but the needs are changing.  There ...
Still no cell service in much of battered western NC. Why is it so tough to fix?
It is unacceptable and disgusting that in our time of need, cellular service for the entire region is blocked out,” said one ...
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One Week After Helene: Western NC Communties Find Hope With Help, But More Aid Urgently Needed
A week after Hurricane Helene devastate Western North Carolina, communities with volunteers like the United Cajun Navy are ...
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Retired NASCAR champion Greg Biffle finds man in need of help while delivering supplies to western NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is among those making a difference in the North Carolina communities ...
When will Hurricane Milton make landfall? Will it impact Western NC? Here's what to know
Another hurricane is in the Gulf of Mexico and it's expected to hit Florida this week. Here's the latest predictions and ...