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Shelved plans from ’60s for Tennessee Valley Authority project in N.C. unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ...
In October, CPP reported that large dams on the Catawba River were unable to prevent flooding during Helene. In order to sustain dam safety and power generation, Duke Energy released massive amounts ...
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority reported a 7% dip in demand in April compared to 2024 amid lower hotel ...
More: Helene floodwaters in Asheville ... in the historic district in the 1992 Biltmore Village development plan, where the McDonald's presence in the flood prone area is largely attributed ...
As insurance costs have increased, representatives from the N.C. Department of Insurance and statewide flood organizations encouraged higher standards and suggested possible incentives for flood ...
Many homeowners had insurance and received FEMA aid, but it wasn't enough for many families to rebuild after Hurricane Helene ...
A mobile substation, trucked in from Raleigh has kept the lights on since the storm. That mobile unit will be disassembled ...
As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in mountainous regions like Appalachia. Hurricane Helene's rain brought a flood of mud and ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Program paid $15.1 million to Tennesseans for damage repair from Hurricane Helene. According to the agency ...
LAKE LURE, N.C. — It’s hard to forget the images from Lake Lure following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Over 22 inches ...
Everyone knows each other in this \mountain community. Its residents have worked together to cope with the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
ASHEVILLE - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved the city's action plan for $225 million in federal funding to aid in Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery ...