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The Day the Lights Went Out
Coming in From the Cold
Consumer Solutions
North Carolina Attorney General launches initiative protect Helene survivors from contractor fraud
Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By
Caroline Hicks
Attorney General Jackson says one of his top priorities is to educate the public about the power of filing reports to his office.
Helene Recovery
Last of 73 Helene-closed Bojangles to reopen in western North Carolina: ‘Rebuilt with love’
Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM EDT
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By
Connor Lomis
Officials said the fast food joint had served the Fletcher community for over 17 years.
Helene Recovery
Vineyard says process to get federal funding, tourists back to western North Carolina remains slow
Updated: Apr. 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM EDT
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By
Mary King
Grandfather Vineyard was one of many businesses damaged by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina
North Carolina’s FEMA aid extension for Helene recovery denied, governor says
Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Gov. Josh Stein said he heard the news while he was in Newland with families who lost their homes during the storm.
News
Eric Church helps break ground on North Carolina housing development for families post-Helene
Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By
Rachel Richardson
Avery County development likely to be completed this summer
Helene Recovery
‘Coming in From the Cold’: Watch WBTV’s 2nd Helene documentary here
Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By
Naomi Kowles
Marking 6 months since storm hit North Carolina
Helene Recovery
Hikers: What is open in Western North Carolina after Helene
Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By
Kari Beal
This list includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Historic Sites, National Forest lands, and State Parks.
Helene Recovery
Avery County bridges get extra help from local group post-Helene
Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Here's how to donate to their specific recovery efforts
News
How to see WBTV’s Helene documentaries in the Appalachian Theatre
Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT
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By
Naomi Kowles
Documentaries to be shown amid third-annual Earth Film Fest on April 4
Weather
Hurricane committee retires Helene, 3 other names from list
Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM EDT
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By
Spencer Chrisman
The decision to retire these names comes after the death and destruction these storms caused in 2024
Helene Recovery
Remains of missing Avery County camper found 6 months after Helene
Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By
Luke Tucker
The decomposed body was found in a cleanup area along the North Toe River.
WBTV Investigates
Only 1 North Carolina lawmaker voted against Helene disaster relief. Here’s why
Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By
David Hodges
The latest bill passed by the N.C. General Assembly allocating an additional $500 million in funding for recovery from Hurricane Helene included a little-known provision impacting the safety of homes and buildings across North Carolina.
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