Hurricane Helene has put a new focus on the health of streams in North Carolina and making sure they are clear of debris such ...

The federal government is supposed to be there for us,” Gov. Josh Stein said during an April 11 visit to WNC. “They need to do substantially more.” ...

More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ...

When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly ...

A dozen Paul Smith’s College students spent the last week of their winter break chopping up downed trees, rebuilding trails, ...

The Trump administration said the program was “more concerned with political agendas than helping Americans affected by natural disasters.” North Carolina Emergency Management called the decision ...

Central Piedmont Community College launching The Community Lifeline—a transformative initiative designed to address the growing need for highly trained emergency response professionals in the region.

The State Department says it's rolled back some of its sweeping funding cuts to U.N. World Food Program emergency projects in ...

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

The need in western North Carolina remains immense — people need debris removed, homes rebuilt, and roads restored,” Gov.