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Rescuers find body of worker swept away from Tennessee factory by Hurricane Helene flood

Rescue workers in Tennessee have recovered the body of the final person still missing after massive flooding from Hurricane Helene hit a plastics factory there

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'Scandal' cast will reunite for online script reading for hurricane relief in western North Carolina

The cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK

Man left homeless by Hurricane Helene had to rebury his father after the casket resurfaced

Chris Griffin, 57, said that the casket had remained above ground for two weeks after surfacing and floating away from its site

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Trump goes on bizarre rant about water in talk about Hurricane Helene

‘It was a water hurricane, that’s what it was,’ Trump said

The Independent UK

Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial

As TVs across Florida broadcast the all-too-familiar images of a powerful hurricane headed for the coast in early October 2024, people whose homes had been damaged less than two weeks earlier by Hurricane Helene watched anxiously. Hurricane Milton was rapidly intensifying into a dangerous storm, fueled by the Gulf of…

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Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes

In a pattern all too familiar to people affected by disasters, hurricanes Helene and Milton have disappeared from the headlines, just a few weeks after these disasters ravaged the Southeast. Although reporters have moved on, recovery is just beginning for people who were displaced.

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Asheville City Schools Reopen After Devastating Storm

Asheville and Buncombe County schools reopen post-Hurricane Helene, focusing on mental health support and community recovery.

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Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism

Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters

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North Carolina's governor approves more than $600 million in Helene recovery funding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper approved more than $600 million worth of funding on Friday to go toward disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina

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‘They regress’: kids struggle without school and structure after Helene

Families cope as experts say learning disruptions caused by hurricane can set children back for years

The Guardian - US

AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of up to $1,500 on Friday

The Independent UK

In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

High school seniors in Asheville are grappling with several important life decisions as they still recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on their region

The Independent UK

Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes

North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that’s still way short of likely cost.

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Western North Carolina Voters Overcome Hurricane Challenges To Vote

Challenges faced by election workers and voters in western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene during the presidential election.

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North Carolina Legislators Consider .9 Billion Hurricane Helene Relief

North Carolina legislators address Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Governor requests .9 billion for programs to support businesses, homeowners, farmer...

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North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene is likely to have caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state

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The Remarkable Redneck Air Force of North Carolina

The relief effort after Hurricane Helene is powered by private citizens, and volunteers have discovered that it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.

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Augusta National is just one course in the region still picking up after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Golf courses that make up much of the Augusta area's identity continue to slowly dig out from the damage.

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North Carolina Lawmakers Seek Regulatory Rollbacks For Hurricane Recovery

State lawmakers in North Carolina express concerns about DEQ regulations hindering Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. DEQ commits to flexibility and expedi...

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Hurricanes Stir Political Turmoil Amid U.S. Election Countdown

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, two devastating hurricanes—Milton and Helene—have wreaked havoc across several states, testing the response capabilities of federal and state governments while igniting political debate.

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North Carolina County Overcounted Deaths From Hurricane Helene

Buncombe County revises Hurricane Helene death toll, aligning with state count. State officials confirm 42 deaths.

The Independent UK

North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

A sheriff’s office statement and data from the state shows that the North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30

The Guardian - US

North Carolina farms face depleted, toxic soil after historic Helene flooding

In the mountainous area near Asheville, affected growers must now replenish water-logged and often tainted land

The Conversation

Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain

Polls opened in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2024, as about 14,000 people in Asheville and surrounding areas remain without power in their homes following Hurricane Helene. In Florida, which started early voting in some counties on Oct. 21, about 400,000 residents are still without power after Hurricane Milton.

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