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Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens, Boosting Western North Carolina Tourism
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened, marking a significant step in recovery from Hurricane Helene's devastation, impacting local businesses and tourism.
Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens, Boosting Western North Carolina Tourism
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened, marking a significant step in recovery from Hurricane Helene's devastation, impacting local businesses and tourism.
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16% Bias Score
One Year After Hurricane Helene: Appalachia's Resilience and the Lingering Need for Federal Aid
Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia a year ago, causing catastrophic flooding and infrastructure damage; while community resilience shone, federal aid remains insufficient.
One Year After Hurricane Helene: Appalachia's Resilience and the Lingering Need for Federal Aid
Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia a year ago, causing catastrophic flooding and infrastructure damage; while community resilience shone, federal aid remains insufficient.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Exempts Hurricane Helene Disaster Aid from State Taxes
Georgia Governor Kemp signed a law on Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments from state income taxes for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene; however, the full disbursement of the $100 billion federal aid package may take months.
Georgia Exempts Hurricane Helene Disaster Aid from State Taxes
Georgia Governor Kemp signed a law on Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments from state income taxes for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene; however, the full disbursement of the $100 billion federal aid package may take months.
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44% Bias Score
North Carolina Hurricane Helene Survivor Calls for FEMA Elimination
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, survivor Mona Roper is calling for FEMA's elimination due to the agency's insufficient and delayed aid, highlighting the slow disbursement of funds and the high cost of repairs, such as the $500,000-$800,000 needed to fix her wash...
North Carolina Hurricane Helene Survivor Calls for FEMA Elimination
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, survivor Mona Roper is calling for FEMA's elimination due to the agency's insufficient and delayed aid, highlighting the slow disbursement of funds and the high cost of repairs, such as the $500,000-$800,000 needed to fix her wash...
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56% Bias Score
Asheville Rebuilding Six Months After Hurricane Helene
Six months after Hurricane Helene's landfall, "Good Morning America" highlighted Asheville's recovery, announcing $3 million in donations and featuring organizations aiding rebuilding efforts; clean water was restored 53 days after the Category 4 hurricane hit.
Asheville Rebuilding Six Months After Hurricane Helene
Six months after Hurricane Helene's landfall, "Good Morning America" highlighted Asheville's recovery, announcing $3 million in donations and featuring organizations aiding rebuilding efforts; clean water was restored 53 days after the Category 4 hurricane hit.
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36% Bias Score
Wildfires Rage Across Carolinas, Fueled by Hurricane Debris
Wildfires in western North Carolina and South Carolina, fueled by dry conditions and downed trees from Hurricane Helene, have burned at least 11.9 square miles (30.8 sq km), prompting mandatory evacuations for 146 properties in Polk County as of Tuesday.
Wildfires Rage Across Carolinas, Fueled by Hurricane Debris
Wildfires in western North Carolina and South Carolina, fueled by dry conditions and downed trees from Hurricane Helene, have burned at least 11.9 square miles (30.8 sq km), prompting mandatory evacuations for 146 properties in Polk County as of Tuesday.
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16% Bias Score
Sen. Budd Delays DHS Nominees Over FEMA Hurricane Relief Funds
Republican Sen. Ted Budd is delaying confirmations of Department of Homeland Security nominees due to delays in FEMA's distribution of Hurricane Helene recovery funds to North Carolina, citing a policy requiring Secretary Noem's approval for expenditures over \$100,000.
Sen. Budd Delays DHS Nominees Over FEMA Hurricane Relief Funds
Republican Sen. Ted Budd is delaying confirmations of Department of Homeland Security nominees due to delays in FEMA's distribution of Hurricane Helene recovery funds to North Carolina, citing a policy requiring Secretary Noem's approval for expenditures over \$100,000.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Hurricane Helene: Community Volunteerism in Western North Carolina
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Clara Carrias, a part-time McDonald's cook and mother of three, volunteered extensively in western North Carolina, delivering supplies to affected Latino communities despite her own storm damage; her efforts, along with hundreds of other volunteers, highlight th...
Post-Hurricane Helene: Community Volunteerism in Western North Carolina
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Clara Carrias, a part-time McDonald's cook and mother of three, volunteered extensively in western North Carolina, delivering supplies to affected Latino communities despite her own storm damage; her efforts, along with hundreds of other volunteers, highlight th...
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20% Bias Score
IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Multiple States After 2024 Natural Disasters
Due to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2024, the IRS extended the tax deadline for 2024 returns to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia; California's Los Angeles County has an...
IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Multiple States After 2024 Natural Disasters
Due to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2024, the IRS extended the tax deadline for 2024 returns to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia; California's Los Angeles County has an...
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16% Bias Score
Hurricane Helene's Aftermath Fuels Major South Carolina Wildfires
Fueled by Hurricane Helene's debris, three large wildfires are currently burning in South Carolina, impacting over 12,722 acres; the South Carolina National Guard is actively assisting alongside 550 firefighters and 96 apparatus.
Hurricane Helene's Aftermath Fuels Major South Carolina Wildfires
Fueled by Hurricane Helene's debris, three large wildfires are currently burning in South Carolina, impacting over 12,722 acres; the South Carolina National Guard is actively assisting alongside 550 firefighters and 96 apparatus.
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24% Bias Score
Hurricane Helene's Lasting Impact: Recovery and the Power of Recovered Memories
Six months after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, causing over \$60 billion in damage and more than 100 deaths, Taylor Schenker is recovering and returning hundreds of flood-damaged family photos to their owners, providing solace amidst the ongoing recovery.
Hurricane Helene's Lasting Impact: Recovery and the Power of Recovered Memories
Six months after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, causing over \$60 billion in damage and more than 100 deaths, Taylor Schenker is recovering and returning hundreds of flood-damaged family photos to their owners, providing solace amidst the ongoing recovery.
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24% Bias Score
Georgia Approves $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia lawmakers approved almost $300 million in tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene, including tax exemptions on federal aid and credits for replanting trees, supplementing earlier disaster relief allocations.
Georgia Approves $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia lawmakers approved almost $300 million in tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene, including tax exemptions on federal aid and credits for replanting trees, supplementing earlier disaster relief allocations.
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36% Bias Score
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