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A North Carolina mountain town is wrecked by Hurricane Helene
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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.4 hours ago -
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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 hours ago -
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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.4 hours ago - Republican Party -
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Hurricane Helene death toll nears 200, deadliest since Katrina
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt across the South as the death toll rises to nearly 200. Communities across the region continue to struggle without vital supplies like ...1 hour ago -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.2 hours ago -
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Biden to Visit Florida and Georgia, Tracing Helene’s Ruinous Trail
The president’s planned visit on Thursday follows a day in the Carolinas, where he sought to reassure the hurricane’s victims that the federal government would support recovery efforts.4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Couple killed by tree during Helene found hugging each other
Marcia and Jerry Savage are among the more than 180 people who died in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.3 hours ago -
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Biden Deploys Troops in Helene Aid Effort, and Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
Plus, making fall foliage pop for the colorblind.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.2 hours ago
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