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Why FEMA says so few NC families are in agency trailers after Helene

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DSNAP pre-registration continues for Hurricane Helene recovery in SC

DSNAP pre-registration progresses with new dates for online and in-person options to aid SC families with disaster-related food assistance.
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Chimney Rock reopens for one day only

The beloved vacation town was open for one day to allow visitors to support small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene's devastation.
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Cleaning up after Helene: Forest Acres faces a mountain of debris

City officials urge patience as cleanup efforts continue amid overwhelming debris.
Holidays

White House Christmas tree from western North Carolina delivered

Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm was the winner of the National Christmas Tree Association’s national tree contest. It's a high honor for the Cartner brothers.
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Lexington County volunteers build survival sheds to house Hurricane Helene victims

Volunteers in Lexington County construct insulated shelters for Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina, providing vital housing for displaced families.
Regional

Driver dies after ignoring blockades, plummeting into North Carolina gorge

The driver died from her injuries.
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Disaster food aid opens for 14 South Carolina counties, pre-registration ends Thursday, Nov. 21

USDA approves DSNAP relief for households in these 14 South Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene
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After Helene: Communities come together to help those in need

From App State students who narrowly escaped floodwaters and mudslides to a family who was rescued from Helene damage, so many people helped others after the storm.
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Seven weeks after Helene, City of Asheville lifts boil water advisory

The advisory had been in effect since Hurricane Helene hit the area in late September.
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Here's what Helene did to the Christmas Tree market

Despite Hurricane Helene's damage, South Carolina Christmas tree farms salvaged losses and don’t expect to raise prices this season, one group says.
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South Carolina Christmas tree farms ready despite Helene damage

South Carolina Christmas tree farms overcame Hurricane Helene’s damage and will offer affordable trees as sales begin next weekend, one state organization says.