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North Carolina, Wildfire

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene

The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money. And they need it soon.

The New York Times · 1d

Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina

The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene

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Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?

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UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS

On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...

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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding

Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.

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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains

Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.