North Carolina Town That Produces Quartz Needed for Tech Products Is Devastated by Helene
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At North Carolina Churches After Helene, a Time to Grieve and a Time to Hope
Worshipers gathered on Sunday, many for the first time since the storm decimated their communities, “to cry and pray and process.”5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden orders 500 more active-duty troops to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery
President Biden ordered the Department of Defense to move an additional 500 active-duty troops into western North Carolina to aid in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, the White House ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.8 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Tillis says Helene damage in North Carolina "is more like Katrina"
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said more resources are needed in parts of the state hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.10 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
North Carolina senator calls conspiracy theories around Helene federal response a 'distraction'
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., chided some of the conspiracy theories that have surfaced surrounding the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina.11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Sen. Thom Tillis says "the scope" of Helene damage in North Carolina "is more like Katrina"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in evaluating damage from Hurricane Helene in the western part of his state that "the scope of this ...11 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
VP Harris visits North Carolina during Hurricane Helene recovery
Emergency teams navigate the complex recovery after Hurricane Helene battered the state and left many without power. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to tour the storm zone amid growing ...15 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Helene Ravaged North Carolina’s Roads, With No Timeline for Repairs
Repairing the roads in the region near the North Carolina-Tennessee border could take months. Some residents worry about the impact on the local economy.21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
$100 million in transportation funds released for North Carolina after Helene
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.Yesterday -
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Harris survey Helene damage in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to North Carolina Saturday, where she viewed the destruction from Hurricane Helene. It was her second visit to the disaster zone in the past four days.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Harris visits North Carolina after Helene: Times of crisis bring out best of ‘who we are’
Vice President Harris on Saturday traveled to North Carolina to meet with local officials and get an update on the response to Hurricane Helene, which killed dozens of people in the state amid ...Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Harris to assess damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit North Carolina Saturday to survey the catastrophic damage left by Hurricane Helene. She’ll be briefed on recovery efforts and update residents on what ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Troubling Quiet of North Carolina’s Cell Service Outages
Service has been restored in some areas after Hurricane Helene, but many people are still unable to communicate by phone, which has hampered relief efforts, worried loved ones and complicated daily ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining
Flooding of US town of Spruce Pine affects production of key ingredient in semiconductor supply chains2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."2 days ago -
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North Carolina's massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...2 days ago -
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North Carolina family vows to rebuild after Helene destroyed their campground
Helene destroyed a family-owned campground in North Carolina, leaving its owners facing a hard choice on how to move forward. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on resilience and hope.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump holds town hall in North Carolina
Former President Trump is holding a town hall event in the critical swing state of North Carolina Friday evening. The event comes just hours after he was scheduled to join Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
DETROIT — General Motors has temporarily halted vehicle production at two U.S. factories that assemble highly profitable large pickups and SUVs due to impacts to suppliers as a result of Hurricane ...2 days ago -
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'It changed this landscape forever': North Carolina community left in shambles by Helene
Mitch Kolbe, an artist living in Fairview, N.C., described the devastation Helene left in his community as "total chaos." Kolbe helped WBIR reporter Abby Ham journey over nearly impassable roads to ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
In a message to workers, GM said the company was working with impacted suppliers "to resume operations as quickly and safely as possible."2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina election officials grapple with storm's impact
Reporter Bob Buckley from NewsNation affiliate WGHP says the impact of Helene in North Carolina could have "massive" impact on the election.2 days ago -
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North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.3 days ago -
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Writer details Helene damage in his North Carolina community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, ...3 days ago -
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Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Presidential race a toss-up in North Carolina survey
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is currently a toss-up in the battleground state of North Carolina, according to a new poll released Thursday. Both former President Trump and his election ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.3 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.3 days ago -
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Biden deploys more troops to North Carolina for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...3 days ago