North Carolina, I-40 and Hurricane Helene

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews have also surveyed and reopened about 240 miles of roads across the district.
Sections of I-40 to reopen next month after Hurricane Helene devastation
Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show Medicaid Access Could Be Expanded For 150,
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway’s shuttered portion and meeting with U.
North Carolinians perplexed by unexpected DMV refunds tied to Hurricane Helene relief
Executive Order 323 allowed the NC DMV to suspend various late fees and ease certain requirements for residents and ...
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2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said. The fire ...
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Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
(WGHP) — Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal ...
Carolina Panthers donate $20,000 to Fletcher school devastated by Hurricane Helene
The Carolina Panthers are giving $20,000 to a school in Fletcher, N.C., which suffered damages from Hurricane Helene.
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Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
The hurricane destroyed the original bridges ... "We're last on the list for everything," Matthews said. Across North Carolina, Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and ...
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North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina Republican ...