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The program, which started in 25 counties, now covers 39 counties across the state. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is offering more temporary jobs to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.  The program, which started in 25 counties, now covers 39 counties across the state. The U.S. Department of Labor is funding the program with $10 million. This money helps put people to work on storm cleanup and community assistance projects. “Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc…

Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida. But it was Sept. 27, when the rain from then-tropical storm Helene pushed an already flooded western North Carolina to its worst and deadliest flood event in state history. Direct U.S. fatalities from Helene totaled 174 across seven states: Florida (18), Georgia (26), South Carolina (26), North…

The data is in and Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida. But it was Sept. 27, when the rain from then-tropical storm Helene pushed an already flooded western North Carolina to its worst and deadliest flood event in state history. Direct U.S. fatalities from Helene totaled 174 across seven states: Florida (18), Georgia…

Last storm debris pick-up will begin Jan. 20 in affected areas in western counties of South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Hurricane Helene passed through South Carolina in late September, thousands of downed trees were left behind by the storm, causing damage to power lines and structures and blocking roadways. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been in clean-up mode across the state, hauling off more than 3 million cubic yards of debris caused…

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — With more than 200 dead – 104 in North Carolina – Hurricane Helene is the deadliest U.S. hurricane in decades. Helene also is responsible for the most inland flooding deaths since 1972 and the most U.S. wind deaths since at least 1963, Dr. Michael Brenna, director of the National Hurricane Center, told a conference of meteorologists this week. The September 2024 storm is estimated to have done almost $80 billion in…

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — With more than 200 dead – 104 in North Carolina – Hurricane Helene is the deadliest U.S. hurricane in decades. Helene also is responsible for the most inland flooding deaths since 1972 and the most U.S. wind deaths since at least 1963, Dr. Michael Brenna, director of the National Hurricane Center, told a conference of meteorologists this week. The September 2024 storm is estimated to have done almost $80 billion in…

While talking of rebuilding can be a comfort for those eager for a return to normalcy, much remains unknown. LOS ANGELES — Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders across Los Angeles County are beginning to ponder another monumental task: rebuilding what was lost and charting a path forward. Alex Rosewood and nearly her entire family in Altadena, northeast…

While talking of rebuilding can be a comfort for those eager for a return to normalcy, much remains unknown. LOS ANGELES — Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders across Los Angeles County are beginning to ponder another monumental task: rebuilding what was lost and charting a path forward. Alex Rosewood and nearly her entire family in Altadena, northeast…

The team said in separate statements that dates for the rescheduled games would be announced later. LOS ANGELES — The ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area have led the National Basketball Association (NBA) to postpone Thursday evening’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA announced the postponement in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. A date for the rescheduled match will be announced later. “The entire NBA…

Both the American Red Cross of North Carolina and the Billy Graham Rapid Response team are offering support out west during deadly and historic wildfires. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From the mountains of western North Carolina to the wildfire-ravaged communities of Southern California, Charlotte-based disaster response organizations are conducting simultaneous relief operations on opposite coasts. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team and American Red Cross of North Carolina are coordinating efforts to help communities facing drastically…

Santa Ana winds that began gusting over the mountains before sunrise were forecast to continue with enough force to carry fire-sparking embers for miles. LOS ANGELES — Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week. Santa Ana winds that began gusting over the…

Winds of up to 45 mph are expected over the next few days, which could accelerate fires in areas that have already been burning for a week. LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return…

Winds of up to 45 mph are expected over the next few days, which could accelerate fires in areas that have already been burning for a week. LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return…

The North Carolina Forest Service is warning people of the increase in fire risk over the next week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just days after winter weather gripped North Carolina, state forestry officials are warning of increased wildfire risks across the state, with western regions facing immediate concern. “No one is out of the woods yet,” said Dr. Erica Smithwick of the Penn State Climate Consortium, who has spent her career studying wildfires. “We’re seeing these…

The level of devastation is jarring even in a state that has grown used to massive wildfires, especially this far into winter. LOS ANGELES — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. The Kenneth Fire started in the late…