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The Pentagon said on Tuesday that National Guard soldiers and FEMA personnel will remain “actively engaged” in the region. ARLINGTON, Va. — Active-duty military forces will soon begin winding down their support of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. The Pentagon’s spokesman said Tuiesday that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is “incredibly proud of their selfless service and sacrifice.” The devastating tropical cyclone slammed part of the Tar Heel state in late September, killing…

Johnny Peterson was among the Impact Plastics employees who died Sept. 27 after Helene’s flooding hit Erwin, a small, rural town in eastern TN. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company he worked for, arguing that workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous. Johnny Peterson was…

Multiple apple orchards in York County say their crops were destroyed in April. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — The aftermath of the hail storm that blew through the Carolinas in April is still being felt now months later. Multiple apple orchards in York County say their crops were destroyed. “It did a lot of damage, not only to buildings and vehicles – but also unfortunately to our apple crop this season,” Matthew Gusmer, a manager at the…

“The need far exceeds our ability to help people, but we’re trying to scale as fast and responsibly as we can,” Leeth Davis said. LANSING, N.C. — Lansing in Ashe County was decimated by Hurricane Helene, and in the weeks since, the community is trying to rebuild and transition. Tommy and Diana McClure count themselves among the lucky ones, but their family lost pretty much everything. That’s a common story you’ll hear as you walk…

Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record, and it went through a classic cycle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton was a historic storm, and one of the strongest on record. It also showed a textbook example of a phenomenon called the eyewall replacement cycle. Let’s raise that Weather IQ. Why this happens A well-defined eye is the sign of a powerful hurricane. The strongest winds and heaviest rain surround this area, which…

Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record, and it went through a classic cycle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton was a historic storm, and one of the strongest on record. It also showed a textbook example of a phenomenon called the eyewall replacement cycle. Let’s raise that Weather IQ. Why this happens A well-defined eye is the sign of a powerful hurricane. The strongest winds and heaviest rain surround this area, which…

Johnson C. Smith University said the student residence hall experienced environmental issues after Helene’s heavy rainfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall, which houses freshman females at the university, but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water damage and increased moisture” after Helene. “Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff; thus, we are taking steps…

Workers abandoned door-to-door visits after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia. RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia, officials said, as the government response to Helene is targeted by runaway disinformation. The threats emerged over the weekend. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday that it…

A storm system is forming several hundreds of miles west of the Caribbean. It has not yet generated hurricane-force winds. FLORIDA, USA — Misinformation about a coming “Hurricane Nadine” has flooded social media in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Numerous posts online falsely claimed the storm was expected to make landfall on Oct. 18, with multiple pictures copying and pasting Hurricane Helene’s previous track. In reality, meteorologists have not yet confirmed the presence…

A storm system is forming several hundreds of miles west of the Caribbean. It has not yet generated hurricane-force winds. FLORIDA, USA — Misinformation about a coming “Hurricane Nadine” has flooded social media in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Numerous posts online falsely claimed the storm was expected to make landfall on Oct. 18, with multiple pictures copying and pasting Hurricane Helene’s previous track. In reality, meteorologists have not yet confirmed the presence…

The playoff driver and his wife collected food for cats and dogs during aftermath of historic storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, star NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez wanted to make sure everyone got the help they needed, especially those with four legs. Suárez and his wife, Julia, collected dog and cat food and helped deliver it from Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I’m a big animal lover; I love all kinds of animals,”…

The playoff driver and his wife collected food for cats and dogs during aftermath of historic storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, star NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez wanted to make sure everyone got the help they needed, especially those with four legs. Suárez and his wife, Julia, collected dog and cat food and helped deliver it from Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I’m a big animal lover; I love all kinds of animals,”…

Governor’s executive order extends emergency period another 15 days. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Wednesday, Oct. 9, extending the state of emergency following Hurricane Helene for another 15 days. “We will work as long as it takes to ensure all South Carolinians get the support they need,” McMaster said in a social media post. The move allows the state to coordinate disaster relief efforts  Helene began dumping heavy…

A therapy dog named Poppy is offering snuggles and support to anyone who needs it in the Boone area. BANNER ELK, N.C. — As people struggle with loss in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, therapy dogs are providing some support. On Thursday in Banner Elk, the North Carolina Department of Insurance set up an insurance camp outside of Lowe’s. Several companies were there to provide assistance and answer questions about claims. Among the volunteers were…