HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Augusta National Expected to Be In Top Condition (Minus a Few Trees) for Upcoming Masters

Augusta took a direct hit from Hurricane Helene in late September, but chairman Fred Ridley said Thursday, 'I don't think you're going to see any difference' in how the course plays this year.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16, 2025

Families of Factory Workers Killed by Hurricane Helene After Being Ordered to Stay Get Fast Food Gift Cards As Condolence

Managers at a Tennessee plastic factory allegedly told workers to remain at work during Hurricane Helene, resulting in the death of six workers after flooding from the hurricane hit the factory. The company then sent their families fast food gift cards as condolences.

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

North Carolina Governor Inauguration Ceremony Adjusted Due To Weather

North Carolina's new Governor, Josh Stein, shifts inauguration plans due to winter weather, focusing on Hurricane Helene recovery in early term.

Top News · Jan 11, 2025

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Farmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene

The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene has been delayed after more asphalt from eastbound lanes fell this week

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

North Carolina Business Owner Urges Disaster Aid Approval

North Carolina business owner Katie Button highlights critical need for disaster aid post-Hurricane Helene.

Top News · Dec 20, 2024

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes

The total damage from Hurricane Helene to North Carolina – be it physical, psychological or economic – is difficult to quantify. But the numbers reported by the Office of State Budget and Management are harrowing: over 100 deaths, US$59.6 billion in damages and thousands of homes destroyed, as of Dec.…

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

How IndyCar's biggest trophy was still made in the wake of a natural disaster

There’s no shortage of traditions when it comes to the Indianapolis 500, but the major part that Will Behrends plays in the race's heritage — crafting the race winner’s likeness on the famed Borg-Warner Trophy — had to forgo its own usual tradition after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. 

Motorsport · Dec 19, 2024

Bodycam shows heroic rescues of Washington County citizens during Hurricane Helene

Bodycam released by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shows the harrowing rescues of Washington County citizens during Hurricane Helene.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts

A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York City’s streets and subways in 2012, the city’s schools were back in business. But schools in rural North Carolina did not reopen until almost a month after Hurricane Helene roared through in late September 2024.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024