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Wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations and prompt an emergency declaration PBS Online23:00Wildfires North Carolina South Carolina

Wildfire emergency declared in both Carolinas as multiple blazes spread Miami Herald21:38Wildfires North Carolina South Carolina

NC lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:56Atlantic Hurricane Season North Carolina Politics North Carolina

North Carolina lawmakers OK another $524M for Hurricane Helene recovery Insurance Journal05:17Atlantic Hurricane Season North Carolina Politics North Carolina

Tornado topples trees, downs powerlines in eastern North Carolina WBTV15:54North Carolina Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina amid storms, officials say WBTV21:47North Carolina Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

NC Gov. Josh Stein reaffirms focus on Hurricane Helene relief and public schools in first State of the State address WITN04:04North Carolina Atlantic Hurricane Season North Carolina Schools

HUD rejects Asheville, NC, hurricane recovery plan because it targets DEI Black Enterprise18:05HUD North Carolina Business North Carolina

Liberal North Carolina city's DEI plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary Fox News22:03HUD North Carolina Business North Carolina

Sessions announces hearing on FEMA reform opportunities, recovery efforts in North Carolina House Committee on Oversight and Reform19:54North Carolina Politics FEMA North Carolina

As FEMA cuts lurk, state and local news outlets speak with experts about potential consequences Media Matters for America21:12North Carolina Politics FEMA North Carolina

Governor Stein signs first bill into law, hurricane relief WITN00:37North Carolina Atlantic Hurricane Season Carolina Hurricanes

How long will rain last in Charlotte? See forecast as air quality drops with NC wildfires The Charlotte Observer14:17National Weather Service Charlotte Wildfires

Help in times on need: the Caribbean’s district commitment to emergency response Defense Visual Information Distribution Service20:15North Carolina Severe Weather Events Caribbean

Between recovery and resilience in North Carolina Cleveland.com19:03North Carolina Severe Weather Events Caribbean

‘Wild awaits!’: Wnc Nature Center back open nearly six months post-Helene FOX Carolina17:23North Carolina Severe Weather Events

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Evacuation orders across North Carolina as wildfires burn uncontained The Independent16:15

In the last 6 hours

How long will rain last in Charlotte? See forecast as air quality drops with NC wildfires The Charlotte Observer14:17

In the last 8 hours

Emergency management stresses ways to be weather-aware and prepared this Spring WITN12:38

Earlier today

North Carolina Lawmakers OK Another $524M for Hurricane Helene Recovery Insurance Journal05:17

When a hurricane washes away a region’s child care system The Hechinger Report05:04

Yesterday

Wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations and prompt an emergency declaration PBS Online23:00 23-Mar-25

Wildfire Emergency Declared in Both Carolinas as Multiple Blazes Spread Miami Herald21:38 23-Mar-25

Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas The Washington Times16:36 23-Mar-25

Firefighters tackle Greene County blaze sparked by burn pile amid burn ban WITN14:38 23-Mar-25

Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Emergency Declaration in the Carolinas TIME14:25 23-Mar-25

Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations CBS News14:19 23-Mar-25

Mandatory evacuation in North Carolina due to wildfires Gulf Times08:02 23-Mar-25

Wildfires rage across western North Carolina, triggers emergency evacuation orders The Times of India05:36 23-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Will NC’s spring forecast be impacted by La Niña? Here’s what experts say to expect News & Observer, North Carolina20:37 21-Mar-25

Six months after Hurricane Helene’s landfall, Southern Baptists continue assisting in rebuild Baptist Press22:07 20-Mar-25

Burn ban issued for North Carolina as wildfire risk increases due to dry conditions WMBF News20:52 20-Mar-25

Six months after Helene, freight trains will begin chugging through Asheville again News & Observer, North Carolina15:17 20-Mar-25

Governor Stein signs first bill into law, hurricane relief WITN00:37 20-Mar-25

NC lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:56 19-Mar-25

Sessions Announces Hearing on FEMA Reform Opportunities, Recovery Efforts in North Carolina House Committee on Oversight and Reform19:54 19-Mar-25

‘I really want to go home’: Months after Helene hit, NC families struggle with housing News & Observer, North Carolina09:06 19-Mar-25

Helene puts a dent in the Yellow Brick Road at the resilient Land of Oz Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina10:16 18-Mar-25

‘Wild awaits!’: Wnc Nature Center back open nearly six months post-Helene FOX Carolina17:23 17-Mar-25

Healing from Helene: A Fox Carolina Special Presentation to air March 27 FOX Carolina16:22 17-Mar-25

Tornado topples trees, downs powerlines in eastern North Carolina WBTV15:54 17-Mar-25

Possible tornado touchdown causes damage in Pender County Fox Wilmington04:05 17-Mar-25

In the last month

Tracking power outages across the Carolinas as storms push through WBTV09:24 16-Mar-25

Gov. Kelly honors Kansas Task Force 1 for hurricane response efforts WIBW21:21 15-Mar-25

NC suspect in unsolved Charlotte murder of Kim Thomas in 1990 freed in separate case Rock Hill Herald22:11 14-Mar-25

Forecast: Severe storms with tornadoes are possible this weekend in Raleigh, central NC News & Observer, North Carolina18:26 14-Mar-25

Billions in Hurricane Helene Aid to Farmers to Start Flowing by March 21 Insurance Journal14:37 14-Mar-25

Help in Times on Need: the Caribbean’s District Commitment to Emergency Response Defense Visual Information Distribution Service20:15 13-Mar-25

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21 Georgia Public Broadcasting13:15 13-Mar-25

The Felling of the U.S. Forest Service The New Yorker10:08 13-Mar-25

NC Gov. Josh Stein reaffirms focus on Hurricane Helene relief and public schools in first State of the State address WITN04:04 13-Mar-25

Liberal North Carolina city's Dei plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary Fox News22:03 12-Mar-25

Banks lean on their foundations to boost disaster recovery American Banker20:48 12-Mar-25

HUD Rejects Asheville, NC, Hurricane Recovery Plan Because It Targets Dei Black Enterprise18:05 12-Mar-25

Must-Do South: Asheville, North Carolina Atlanta Magazine16:52 12-Mar-25

NC fire, rescue, EMS agencies in McDowell learning new skills, rescue training The McDowell News09:57 12-Mar-25

Hurricane Helene action plan ‘not acceptable’ over DEI criteria: Scott Turner Washington Examiner18:34 11-Mar-25

One of three NC state parks still closed because of Helene will soon reopen News & Observer, North Carolina13:02 11-Mar-25

FEMA deadline for Hurricane Helene help extended to April 7 The McDowell News10:25 11-Mar-25

North Carolina farmers reel from Trump administration payment delays Border Belt Independent13:07 10-Mar-25

Town of Burgaw to host community meeting on new rain garden project WECT05:21 9-Mar-25

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Protecting yourself from lightning and thunderstorms Fox Wilmington05:08 8-Mar-25

Carolina Beach establishes flag program to warn of incoming storms Fox Wilmington23:03 7-Mar-25

Between recovery and resilience in North Carolina Cleveland.com19:03 7-Mar-25

Under the Dome: How will NC avoid repeat of post-hurricane rebuilding delays, lawmakers ask News & Observer, North Carolina10:18 7-Mar-25

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: How to prepare for straight-line winds and hail Fox Wilmington02:51 7-Mar-25

Severe Weather Leads To Charlotte Douglas International Airport Having Most Cancelations In The US Simple Flying19:05 6-Mar-25

Tornado sounded like ‘a roar’ as it ripped through North Carolina community WBTV12:31 6-Mar-25

‘We Know What It’s Like’: How Appalachian Towns Are Learning to Help Each Other After Floods naked capitalism07:08 6-Mar-25

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Choosing the safest place to shelter during a tornado Fox Wilmington06:48 6-Mar-25

NC Senate passes fourth round of Helene relief; bill now goes to House ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:48 5-Mar-25

App State Off-Road Club helps local community after Hurricane Helene The Appalachian23:03 5-Mar-25

EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina amid storms, officials say WBTV21:47 5-Mar-25

Latest forecast: Tornado warnings for Raleigh area, central NC + power outage updates News & Observer, North Carolina18:03 5-Mar-25

Crews investigate possible tornado in North Carolina’s Union County WITN16:38 5-Mar-25

Wind advisory active in North Carolina, part of South Carolina: What to know WBTV16:21 5-Mar-25

Latest forecast: Tornado watches for Raleigh, much of central and eastern NC today News & Observer, North Carolina13:58 5-Mar-25

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tips to shelter safely during tornadoes Fox Wilmington06:42 5-Mar-25

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to close Wednesday amid incoming severe storms WBTV01:37 5-Mar-25

Severe Storms Expected Wednesday for Central North Carolina Duke Today00:54 5-Mar-25

Statewide tornado drill to be held as part of Severe Weather Preparedness week Fox Wilmington00:05 5-Mar-25

N.C. Reopens I-40 Section Closed Since September Hurricane Transport Topics22:36 4-Mar-25

NC lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief money ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:21 4-Mar-25

North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds The Independent21:52 4-Mar-25

As FEMA cuts lurk, state and local news outlets speak with experts about potential consequences Media Matters for America21:12 4-Mar-25

SENC schools announce closures and delays ahead of Wednesday’s severe weather Fox Wilmington20:52 4-Mar-25

Set up the WECT Weather app ahead of Severe Weather Preparedness Week Fox Wilmington06:06 4-Mar-25

Firefighters gaining upper hand after more than 175 fires erupt in the Carolinas ABC News22:03 3-Mar-25

Windy, dry conditions could lead to more wildfires in southeastern North Carolina Border Belt Independent20:41 3-Mar-25

Map shows over 170 fires burning across the Carolinas Metro.co.uk20:26 3-Mar-25

Severe weather possible in central & Eastern NC this week. Here’s when, what to expect News & Observer, North Carolina20:00 3-Mar-25

Why Helene road repair in Western NC may lead to poorer road conditions statewide News & Observer, North Carolina18:44 3-Mar-25

Morganton Helene damage about $46 million. City has a plan for repairs to parks, utilities The Morganton News Herald10:28 3-Mar-25

Evacuation ordered as 175 fires break out in South and North Carolina Gulf Times09:25 3-Mar-25

175 wildfires erupt across South, North Carolina; evacuations ordered ABC13 / KTRK-TV03:50 3-Mar-25

Crews battle Croatan National Forest wildfire amid dry and windy conditions WITN01:44 3-Mar-25

Evacuations ordered as multiple wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina ABC News16:01 2-Mar-25

First Alert Weather Day: Answering your FAQs Fox Wilmington11:58 1-Mar-25

On-Farm Water Capture And Reuse Cotton Farming05:06 1-Mar-25

How cuts to NOAA, National Weather Service could impact Southeastern North Carolina WECT23:58 28-Feb-25

National Weather Service reports $50-100 million in damages from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 WECT17:00 28-Feb-25

New Helene bill has ‘good things.’ Just one problem: It falls short of the need. Carolina Public Press14:00 28-Feb-25

Boone Fork Trail recovery efforts continues The Appalachian03:48 28-Feb-25

Asheville food bank’s Helene recovery boosted by Concert for Carolina proceeds WBTV00:26 28-Feb-25

Five months after Helene, I-40 reopens between NC and Tenn., but not like it was News & Observer, North Carolina21:19 27-Feb-25

Appalachian State has a new chancellor. She’s already led the school through Helene News & Observer, North Carolina17:34 27-Feb-25

Senate to review $500 million Hurricane Helene relief bill ABC11 / WTVD-TV00:44 27-Feb-25

Bridge re-opening brings hope back to Swannanoa 5 months after Helene FOX Carolina23:41 26-Feb-25

McDowell County wildfire at 40 acres Wednesday; hurricane debris fueled fire The McDowell News22:03 26-Feb-25

North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more Washington Examiner20:17 26-Feb-25

Helene recovery funding bill passes North Carolina House unanimously, heads to Senate WBTV17:07 26-Feb-25

Wake will look at bringing back remote learning. When could virtual school days start? News & Observer, North Carolina14:26 26-Feb-25

Why this Charlotte-area community flooded during Helene — and could be submerged again News & Observer, North Carolina10:06 26-Feb-25

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle The Independent00:17 26-Feb-25

‘We got a bridge in 3 hours.’ Unusual material allows Ncdot to build fast after Helene News & Observer, North Carolina15:04 25-Feb-25

Hurricane debris pick up in McDowell County ending soon; debris must be by road by March 1 The McDowell News10:25 25-Feb-25

Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds JD Supra19:28 24-Feb-25

What Dismantling FEMA Will Really Mean When the Next Disaster Strikes Rolling Stone15:08 24-Feb-25

Snowy Roads Lead to Hundreds of Crashes in Virginia, North Carolina Insurance Journal12:37 24-Feb-25

NCNG responds to Winter Storm Kingston; Always Ready Defense Visual Information Distribution Service19:10 22-Feb-25

Lawmakers uncertain on how job cuts could impact Helene recovery efforts in Western NC News & Observer, North Carolina10:06 22-Feb-25

Pitt County hardware stores struggling to supply rock salt after winter storm WITN23:14 21-Feb-25

In an uncertain world, I plan vacations around farmers’ almanacs’ forecasts. Here’s why. News & Observer, North Carolina21:50 21-Feb-25

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