- Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
- Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
- Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say
- California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
- North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Evacuation windows narrow as Hurricane Milton’s heavy rains hit Florida

With a storm surge potentially as high as 15 feet, the National Hurricane Center says “Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.”