Asheville area population declined after Helene, according to latest census

Buncombe County lost more residents than any other North Carolina county in the year ending last June 30, according to US ...
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Western North Carolina faces ‘first noteworthy flooding threat’ since Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina is again being targeted by hazardous rainfall that forecasters say is expected to lead to its “first noteworthy flood threat” since last September’s deadly Hurricane Helene. The ...

FEMA to reopen disaster grants, North Carolina still awaits funds

A timeline for when North Carolina could see hundreds of millions in federal dollars remains unclear, according to a North ...
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North Carolina’s disaster risk is high. How does that affect home insurance premiums?

North Carolina has had an interesting few years when it comes to insurance premiums. The state’s rate bureau asked for a 42% ...
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How does Asheville flooding from Helene compare to the 'Great Flood of 1916'? A look back

Relief efforts are underway as North Carolina attempts to recover from the catastrophic impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. The extreme impacts from the storm devastated communities in Asheville and ...
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Gov. Stein announces nearly $6M in grants awarded to NC for flood resiliency

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein was in Woodfin today, where he made an announcement about flood resiliency in Western North Carolina. "I'm happy to announce that the state has ...