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. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — During a community ...
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The largest share of the money, about $40 billion, would go to the main disaster relief fund at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
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Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief
The Biden administration is sending a roughly $100 billion request to Congress to help Americans impacted by a series of ...
All Ware County schools will be closed Friday due to 'logistical challenge'
WARE COUNTY, Ga. — All schools in Ware County will be closed on Friday due to a "logistical challenge," Ware County Schools ...
City of Asheville lifts boil water advisory: Water Resources Department
During a community briefing Sunday, Asheville Water Resources Department spokesperson Clay Chandler announced that the boil ...
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Helene’s waterfront damage in Port Royal and Beaufort tops $400K. Here’s the repair status
Port Royal plans to shore up its famous viewing tower while it makes repairs to the boardwalk while Beaufort address damage ...
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NRC seeks community help in reporting river impacts
The New River Conservancy is collecting data to support large-scale state and federal clean-up efforts along river, creek and ...
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Tampa Bay Rays Could Lose New Stadium Deal Due to Delays and the Election
While damage is assessed at Tropicana Field, important bonds and voting dates for the team’s new stadium have been delayed.
$90 for a 7-Foot Christmas tree? Here's how to save this holiday season
GREENSBORO, N.C. — With the holiday season now in full swing, a lot of people are getting ready to put their Christmas trees ...
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, homeowners insurance increased an average of 11.3% nationwide in 2023, with some states, including Texas, Arizona and Utah, seeing nearly double that ...
Biden urges Congress to approve nearly $100 billion in disaster relief
President Joe Biden's administration called on U.S. lawmakers on Monday to quickly pass roughly $100 billion in emergency ...