VB Nonprofit Still Helping Victims of Hurricane Helene One Year Later

One year after Hurricane Helene: How you can help Western North Carolina’s recovery heroes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- It’s been nearly one year since Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, leaving destruction in its wake and a long road to recovery for many communities. More than 108 people lost their lives, and thousands of homes, studios, bridges, and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Even now, the work continues. A few nonprofits have become anchors of hope. Here’s how folks across the Carolinas can s…

VB nonprofit still helping victims of Hurricane Helene one year later

This week marks a year since Hurricane Helene devastated families in western North Carolina. Coastal Recovery Virginia, a nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, is continuing its mission to ensure those affected receive the help they need."This will be our eighth or ninth trip to western North Carolina," said Todd Woolston of Coastal Recovery Virginia. Woolston has been hard at work over the past year as his church, Real Life Church on Princess Anne…

Recovery work continues in Watauga one year later

Four days after Hurricane Helene swept through the High Country, Watauga County Emergency Services Director Will Holt said they were working toward short-term recovery because they knew it was going to be a “years-long process.”

HELENE | ONE YEAR LATER: Cherokee Co. sheriff says community stepped up to help others

One year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith says the work done to rebuild — and the role the community played — has been nothing short of inspiring.

Are we learning the right lessons from Hurricane Helene?

As we remember Hurricane Helene’s devastation, too many people and communities are just beginning to rebuild. Yet one year after this historic storm, decisions at both the state and federal levels are undermining efforts to protect lives and property from future disasters.

Old Fort rising | One year after Helene, the town is rebuilding stronger

Leaders shared stories of resilience and neighborly support a year after the hurricane.