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Western North Carolina’s Water System Is Finally Back Online

North Carolina's death toll from Helene disaster rises to 103

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across the Southeast, officials in North Carolina have confirmed an additional death from the storm.

WYFF · 6h

Free firewood available in North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene, officials say

The public is invited to gather firewood for personal use without a permit for a limited time in certain locations damaged by Helene, officials said.

Associated Press · 1d

Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene

More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.

The White House's Christmas Tree Is a Symbol of Resilience

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1h

The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

The visit to Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm by White House staff was initially delayed because of damaged roads, Greene said. When the staff made their selection in late October, they adorned their tree of choice with a red, white and blue ribbon that was larger than a basketball, Cartner said.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

The White House Christmas Tree Will Come From Farm Hit by Hurricane Helene

A North Carolina farm hit by Hurricane Helene is set to provide the White House with a Christmas tree this holiday season. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, located in Avery County, faced severe challenges after the storm unleashed destructive mudslides,

Associated Press · 18h

North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House’s Blue Room

Sam Cartner Jr., co-owner of Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in western North Carolina, talks about being able to provide the official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir.

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Local woodworker returns to North Carolina to restore homes and hope after Hurricane Helene

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Hurricane Helene may no longer dominate the headlines, but for many families in North ...

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North Carolina lawmakers introduce Helene bill that seeks to strip power away from new governor

North Carolina Republicans introduced new legislation Tuesday that provides disaster relief for Western North Carolina but that’s not all. It would also strip power from the newly elected North ...

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In the North Carolina mountains, the VA is making house calls to veterans still isolated from Helene

From the American Homefront Project: More than a month after Helene wreaked havoc on western North Carolina, the ...

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White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

But then Hurricane Helene struck, unleashing a deadly deluge across western North Carolina, including Avery County, ...

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NC General Assembly discusses Helene relief funds at committee meeting

The North Carolina Legislative General Assembly held another committee hearing Monday afternoon as Governor Roy Cooper's ...

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Raleigh woman asking for Christmas cards for western North Carolina nursing home residents impacted by Helene

Since Helene devastated western North Carolina, Amanda Mount has built a special connection with the people who live at Becky ...

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'Our roots run deep': Winter Lights returns to North Carolina Arboretum, delighting visitors

The event is one of Western North Carolina's first signal of a return to the traditions and routines families took part in before Helene's deadly floods Sept. 27. According to Drake Fowler ...

Collapsed by Helene, I-40 will reopen by pinning lanes against the side of mountains

Stabilization efforts are underway along Interstate 40 as NCDOT works to install soil anchors that will "pin" the road ...

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