FEMA’s maps underplay risks everywhere, but especially in mountainous regions like rural North Carolina and Tennessee where Helene unleashed the most catastrophic flooding. When the research ...

FLOOD MAPS. SIGN UP FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY ALERTS ... most notably the ferocious winds and powerful waves. However, North Carolina hurricane history has shown us that the deadliest and most ...

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

North Carolina homeowners face a 7.5% insurance hike on June 1, adding about $243 yearly. Climate losses and higher rebuild costs are driving the surge.

Despite being nearly wiped off the map by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, tiny Chimney Rock Village in North Carolina had ...

Despite being nearly wiped off the map by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, tiny Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina, had ...

Hurricane experts warn that this year's season might bring strong tropical cyclones that could pose a higher threat to inland ...

Rising water levels led to dozens of rescues and the evacuation of an elementary school. A boy in Virginia was found dead after being swept away by floodwaters, officials said.

Plan ahead with simple steps to protect your home and your family, and you won't get flooded with worry the next time a ...

Hurricane season starts June 1. You can count on the StarNews to bring you the latest information on the tropics.

After four months of, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained ...

The winning numbers in Tuesday's drawing of the "North Carolina Pick 4 Evening" game were: 6, 6, 7, 9, Bonus: 2 ...