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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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