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North Carolina schools reopen after Hurricane Helene
Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene
People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
HCA Healthcare’s stock slides 9% after earnings are weighed down by Hurricane Helene
HCA is expecting Hurricane Helene’s impact on facilities in North Carolina and Hurricane Milton’s impact on facilities in Florida in October to shave 60 cents to 90 cents off fourth-quarter EPS.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early
Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?
Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found
She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FEMA chief grilled about government's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, faced questions from House lawmakers for nearly five hours on Tuesday about the federal government's response to ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene
There was a sense of relief in the city, though some residents said they were still afraid to drink the water.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The Dish: Chef helps feed her North Carolina community after Hurricane Helene
It's been one month since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. "The Dish" returns to hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina, where chef Ashleigh Shanti is helping to feed her ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Tap water in Asheville region still unsafe to drink 1 month after Hurricane Helene
One month after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, residents of Asheville are still struggling to find clean drinking water. New York Times reporter Christina Morales joins CBS News to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Woman who found old family photos lost in Hurricane Helene working to reunite them with owners
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Tropicana Field can be fixed and ready for 2026 after hurricane damage but questions remain about Rays stadium
A hefty price tag and existing plans for a new stadium don't quite add up in St. PetersburgSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M for 2026 season: Report
A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 ...Sports - ABC News - November 12 -
Tampa Bay Rays stadium damaged by Hurricane Milton will cost nearly $56M to repair
The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team is working to secure a new stadium for game days after their home base at Tropicana Field was destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Milton. An assessment ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Rays' hurricane-damaged stadium can be fixed for $55M, but it won't be ready until 2026
The Rays' stadium can be repaired — but will it?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
The Uplift: Photos from Helene
A woman from the Ashville area aims to reconnect victims of Hurricane Helene with the family photos they lost in the storm. David Begnaud surprises a selfless woman, known for giving rides to those ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Warriors' Curry (ankle) to miss at least 2 games
The Golden State Warriors announced that an MRI of Stephen Curry's sprained left ankle Monday did not detect any structural damage and described the injury as a left peroneal strain.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Update on bomb cyclone damage, conditions
A bomb cyclone, or a low-pressure system that strengthens over 24 hours, moved through the Pacific Northwest, killing two people. Washington, California and Nevada residents experienced widespread ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Russia spread false claims about Helene, Milton, government response: Report
Russia spread false claims about the U.S. government’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton in an effort to sow discontent and undermine public support for Ukraine, according to a new report ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Helen Mirren: it’s so sad Kurt Cobain died before GPS was invented
The Oscar-winning actor has made the latest in a series of references to the Nirvana frontman and the technological advances he didn’t live to see. The actor Helen Mirren has lamented that Nirvana ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery
How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve $600 Million More for Helene Recovery
The legislature held a one-day session to approve the money and direct some counties to add new ballot sites ahead of the November 5 election.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000
AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene
When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery
SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access
Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28