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Looting suspect preyed on NC arts district ravaged by Hurricane Helene, cops say
Dennis Gates Miller was sentenced to 48 to 80 months after pleading guilty to a series of felonies that included looting, ...
Helene means North Carolinians can file taxes later this year
North Carolina taxpayers are getting a reprieve from traditional tax deadlines, at both the federal and state levels.
Tax Day is here, but not for Western NC: Helene extension, find your refund status, more
Though Tax Day has arrived for much of the country, some residents of Western NC and other Helene-affected regions have a different due date.
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Why the Forest Service is logging after Hurricane Helene — and why some say it’s a mistake
The Forest Service says salvage logging is needed to avoid fires. Ecologists and hikers worry that will prioritize profit over ecosystems.
Western NC towns struggle to rebuild as Hurricane Helene's impact lingers
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. -- In many ways, Helene is not over. After the storm re-sculpted the rivers and streams of Western North ...
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Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly ...
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Eric Church Breaks Ground on New Homes for North Carolina Families Displaced by Hurricane Helene [Pictures]
Eric Church is coming through on his promise. A new housing development called Blue Haven officially broke ground Friday (April 11) in Newland, North Carolina. This is part of the region’s relief ...
Governor Stein celebrates Arbor Day in Asheville, praises efforts post-Hurricane Helene
While at the event, Governor Stein praised the Arboretum for the many initiatives staff has put forward, especially those in ...