Drawing from Real Life
“Islands in the Sky” depicts Hurricane Helene through survivors’ stories—with the help of some nationally recognized comic artists.
N.C. Republicans Want Markwayne Mullin to Unlock FEMA Funds
All 10 House Republicans in the delegation wrote the new secretary of Homeland Security to ask for a review of unallocated FEMA funds.
No Pipe Dream on the French Broad
Pipe from IPEX’s Asheville factory is still in the river 18 months after Hurricane Helene, with no indication the company will clean it up.
FEMA Approves Millions in Aid for North Carolina After Tillis’ Rant
Rep. Deborah Ross said the funds were “magically” released Wednesday morning.
As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes
A new housing recovery program created to avoid the delays and cost overruns that plagued past efforts is already seeing similar problems.
Michael Whatley’s ‘Recovery Czar’ Title Hangs Over His Senate Bid
President Trump tapped him to oversee Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Democrats are hell-bent on making that a liability.
Joy Follows the Flood
After a year that was both hard and heartening, much of the mountain community of Lansing has finally reopened.
More Hurricane Helene Coverage
Lawmakers Worry Shutdown Will Delay FEMA Funds to North Carolina
FEMA is relying on its Disaster Relief Fund to keep payments going out.
Arduous and Unequal: The Fight to Get FEMA Housing Assistance After Helene
A ProPublica and Assembly analysis found households that got the most Helene aid had higher incomes.
River Rescue on Edwards Avenue
A Swannanoa resident describes how he rescued neighbors via kayak after Hurricane Helene flooded their community.
Josh Stein on ‘24 Hours of Rainfall That Changed the Region Forever’
North Carolina’s governor reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and what lies ahead for the region.
In Asheville, a Natural Disaster and a Housing Crisis Collide
The city saw an increase in the number of people living on the street after Helene. For some, it was their first brush with homelessness.
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