Lessons Learned From Hurricane Helene Help Volunteers Aid Kerrville

Helping a region overcome Hurricane Helene devastation

UT Beef and Forage Center coordinator David McIntosh, an eighth-generation native of northeast Tennessee, watched with unease as Hurricane Helene approached his hometown of Chuckey.

Businesses in Hot Springs say they're ready for visitors after flooding from Helene; NC governor encourages tourists

Hot Springs Resort, hit by Helene, reopens with new tubs, urging tourists to visit and support the local economy after a significant revenue loss.

Asheville mayor gives update 9 months after Hurricane Helene

Nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, the recovery process is just beginning. As communities rebuild their lives and towns, the Carolina Journal revisits some of the state’s hardest-hit areas to assess what recovery looks like, what’s still missing, and how far there is to go. Asheville is likely the city most known for devastation and destruction incurred by Hurricane Helene, as it is one of the largest municipalities i…

Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene help volunteers aid Kerrville

Texas volunteers were among the first to respond when Hurricane Helene rocked western North Carolina last fall, becoming the deadliest inland hurricane on record. Now, in the wake of catastrophic flooding in central Texas on July 4, western North Carolina charities are returning the favor. Volunteers told Straight Arrow News they feel a debt of gratitude they are determined to repay – pronto. Using lessons learned in 2024, volunteers are eager t…

First-of-its-kind program offers homeowners rebates for critical upgrades: 'We knew that we wanted to prioritize it'

A new state-run program in North Carolina is attempting to help low-income families save money on utility bills.  Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Energy Saver North Carolina program includes two separate rebates that will help pay for families' energy efficiency upgrades and weatherization. These rebates are the Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings, which will cover home efficiency improvements such as air sealing or energy-efficien…

Energy Saver North Carolina program aims to provide savings

WATAUGA — Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage across Western Carolina, support to ease the burden of repairs and rebuilding continues for local families.