May 28 Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.
May 20, 2025 GOP senator says federal government will 'need to play a big role' after tornadoes ravage Midwest Sen. Josh Hawley did not hold back on demanding accountability for insurance providers, saying "faithful premium payers" deserve their claims grants as the Midwest fights to recover from deadly storms.
May 17, 2025 EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham dedicates homes to Hurricane Helene survivors: 'God hasn't forgotten them' Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse provided new homes to victims of Hurricane Helene, offering hope and support through rebuilding efforts.
May 15, 2025 This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.
May 8, 2025 Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.
May 7, 2025 Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completion A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee early last month, creating millions in damages that could take up to a year to repair.
May 2, 2025 Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
May 1, 2025 Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact Western North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene's havoc, but the town of Lake Lure aims to have debris cleared this summer with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers.
April 29, 2025 After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins an elderly couple who were survivors of Hurricane Helene as they attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly built home.
April 29, 2025 North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.