I-40, Hurricane Helene and Western North Carolina

2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen soon: Governor Stein
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Two lanes on a portion of I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina are planning to reopen by the beginning of March, according to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Western NC portion of Appalachian Trail reopens after Hurricane Helene
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene devastated a portion of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina, hikers can once again tackle the trail.
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has cleared 137 miles of trails in the Appalachian Ranger District. MARS HILL, N.C. — Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can once again explore more of the Appalachian Trail and surrounding areas in Pisgah National Forest as cleanup efforts continue after Hurricane Helene.
North Carolinians perplexed by unexpected DMV refunds tied to Hurricane Helene relief
Executive Order 323 allowed the NC DMV to suspend various late fees and ease certain requirements for residents and ...
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen ...
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North ...
Tax changes to assist victims of Helene could mean waived fees, higher refunds
CHARLOTTE — The North Carolina Department of Revenue is waiving penalties for delayed tax returns to assist Hurricane Helene ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
Sean Duffy assures ‘lightning quick’ aid will go to Hurricane Helene victims
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed the vast amount of damage North Carolina sustained after Hurricane Helene last year and how the Trump administration will move in a more expedient manner ...
Carolina Panthers donate $20,000 to Fletcher school devastated by Hurricane Helene
The Carolina Panthers are giving $20,000 to a school in Fletcher, N.C., which suffered damages from Hurricane Helene.
There's a new Interstate 40 opening date at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. What to know
There's good news for Tennessee travelers: Interstate 40 will reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina in just a few weeks ...
Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says
As of Monday, I-40 remains closed from the Tennessee state line to Exit 20 (U.S. 276/Jonathan Creek Road). Since it will ...
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene's ...
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Transportation Secretary Duffy visits North Carolina and surveys hurricane damage
Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino has the latest on rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene on 'America Reports.' ...