A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road.

Scores of wildfires broke out across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in early March 2025 as strong winds, ...

Months after Helene-related flooding pummeled this area of Mecklenburg County, residents continue to cope with the kinds of ...

When Duke Energy opened Cowans Ford Dam’s floodgates, Mountain Island Lake experienced nearly 8 feet of flooding despite the Charlotte area receiving only around 4 inches of rain.

North Carolina legislators appear to be closing in on legislation to provide more funds to help the mountains recover from Hurricane Helene ...

From the Kentucky floods to Helene and back again, people throughout Appalachia are using their experiences to help others ...

WNC is often celebrated for its natural beauty, but floodwaters from Hurricane Helene had a devastating impact on the mountains and the local community.

It's now been six months since the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. The storm is blamed for at ...

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. -- A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene's historic flooding collapsed ...

The community of Jolo, like the rest of McDowell County, is recovering from devastating flooding. This severe weather hit ...