Hurricane Helene Milton

Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...

Daughter of woman missing since Hurricane Helene looks for closure

Nearly 100 people remain missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit three weeks ago, as crews continue to search through layers of mud and debris.

North Carolina opens up early voting in shadow of Hurricane Helene

Early voting begins in the battleground state of North Carolina on Thursday, as the western part of the state still feels the impacts of Hurricane Helene’s flooding three weeks later. More than 400 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Watch live: Trump visits Asheville weeks after Hurricane Helene

Former President Trump is visiting Asheville, N.C., where he will tour damage from Hurricane Helene and deliver remarks. The event marks Trump's first visit to western North Carolina since ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.

‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene

Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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.

Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Stingrays from Rays' Tropicana Field safe, relocated to aquarium

The stadium's roof was ripped to shreds amid 100-mph winds

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.

Man accused of leaving dog tied to fence ahead of Hurricane Milton is charged with animal cruelty

A Florida man who allegedly tied his dog to a fence and abandoned it as Hurricane Milton approached the state is now charged with aggravated animal cruelty.

Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton faces felony charges, state attorney says

The dog was found scared and soaking wet, standing up to its chest in a puddle last week.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

MLB wants Rays to find local replacement venue after Tropicana Field wrecked by Hurricane Milton

The Trop's roof was shredded by the storm earlier this month

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's Starliner problems and Hurricane Milton

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...

North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that at least 92 individuals are still missing after Hurricane Helene swept through the state nearly three weeks ago. In a press conference with the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene

The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.

Major challenges remain in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene

More than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, school systems in western North Carolina were still struggling with lack of water and damage. Schools are not set to reopen until the end of the month. ...

Some NC nursing homes still without water, 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene

Some nursing homes in the Asheville, North Carolina area are still without water, three weeks after Hurricane Helene.

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 ...

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 ...

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 - 9 hours ago

Trop stingrays safely reach aquarium after Milton

Seven cownose stingrays made it safely to a habitat at The Florida Aquarium after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Hurricanes, the election and misinformation

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Hurricane Oscar forms in the Caribbean

Hurricane Oscar formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami-South Florida. NWS said Oscar is expected to move toward the Turks and Caicos Islands, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states

President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida that more than $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North ...

Biden announces more than $600 million for Milton recovery

President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.

Massive recovery effort underway as Floridians clean up after Milton

Parts of western Florida are still dealing with flooding and hundreds of thousands are without power after Hurricane Milton hit last week. President Biden visited Florida over the weekend, his ...

Satellite images show how Milton reshaped parts of Florida coastline

Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Milton struck and passed over Florida last week show the extent of coastal damage.

Fuel shortage starting to subside in Florida as cleanup from Milton continues

Floridians are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton struck last week, but fuel is slowly returning to the state after an initial shortage in the aftermath of the storm. CBS News ...

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

Hurricanes Reassign Two Prospects To ECHL

The Canes have moved two player to the ECHL this weekend.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Hurricane fallout threatens to hinder voting

The fallout from a pair of deadly hurricanes threatens to roil voting in the Southeast with complications for election officials and residents alike in states key to this year’s presidential ...