Hurricane Helene | The North Carolina Independent

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Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial candidate, greets delegates as he takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

Michael Whatley defends federal recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene

A claw operator scoops up debris from homes demolished following Hurricane Helene in Old Fort, North Carolina, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Helene recovery remains unfinished after two years

Debris is strewn on the lake in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 2, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Funding gaps remain as Helene recovery continues

Josh Stein

Gov. Josh Stein signs North Carolina budget into law

Alexandra Webber's family's business after suffering damage from Hurricane Helene.

Rising insurance costs add pressure for NC families rebuilding after Helene