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HURRICANE HELENE


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$50 million Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is now accepting applications

Read full article: $50 million Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is now accepting applications

The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in Southwest Virginia affected by recent natural disasters.

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Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff

Read full article: Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff

The Department of Defense now says it will continue sharing key data collected by three sophisticated weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes.

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Pulaski County High School, VA DWR work together to rebuild Claytor Lake following impacts of Helene

Read full article: Pulaski County High School, VA DWR work together to rebuild Claytor Lake following impacts of Helene

Pulaski County High School and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have been working together to improve Claytor Lake following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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The owner of the Tennessee factory where workers drowned after Hurricane Helene won't face charges

Read full article: The owner of the Tennessee factory where workers drowned after Hurricane Helene won't face charges

The owner of a factory where six workers died last year in flooding from Hurricane Helene wonโ€™t face charges after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found no criminal wrongdoing.

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Lucky Paw Foundation Supply Drive Begins for Southwest Virginia

Read full article: Lucky Paw Foundation Supply Drive Begins for Southwest Virginia

A non-profit is asking for the publicโ€™s help to aid your furry friends.

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The Iron Skillet re-opens in Giles County after recovering from Hurricane Heline

Read full article: The Iron Skillet re-opens in Giles County after recovering from Hurricane Heline

Formerly known as Annaโ€™s Restaurant, the Iron Skillet was only open for four months before Helene came crashing down upon Giles County and forced them to close their doors. However, it is now back up and running.

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A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years

Read full article: A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the U.S. over the past few decades.

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Hurricane season starts: Virginia businesses stay vigilant for storms

Read full article: Hurricane season starts: Virginia businesses stay vigilant for storms

Hurricane season is officially underway. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly more active hurricane season compared to average. Now is the time to prepare, and one New River Valley business is doing just that after getting hit hard by Helene.

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NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

Read full article: NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio.

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Childrenโ€™s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee gives award to multiple VSP trooper-pilots and crew members

Read full article: Childrenโ€™s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee gives award to multiple VSP trooper-pilots and crew members

The Childrenโ€™s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee awarded three VSP trooper-pilots and two crew members of Med-Flight 2 with the โ€œMutual Aid State Award" on Wednesday.

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WATCH: The River Course at Virginia Tech celebrates grand re-opening this Friday

Read full article: WATCH: The River Course at Virginia Tech celebrates grand re-opening this Friday

After months of restoration and rebuilding, The River Course at Virginia Tech is officially teeing up for its grand re-opening on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m.

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Claytor Lake ready for visitors following extensive debris removal

Read full article: Claytor Lake ready for visitors following extensive debris removal

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in fall 2024, Claytor Lake is ready for the summer season thanks to extensive cleanup efforts.

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Dominion Energy requests largest base rate increase in over 30 years

Read full article: Dominion Energy requests largest base rate increase in over 30 years

Dominion Energy is asking state regulators for a 15% base rate increase, its largest in more than 30 years.

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Virginia Tech Cadets help clean up the New River in Giles County

Read full article: Virginia Tech Cadets help clean up the New River in Giles County

Volunteers swarmed the shores of the New River for Giles Countyโ€™s annual ReNew the New cleanup, an effort that looked a lot different this year because of Hurricane Helene.

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President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Southwest Virginia

Read full article: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Southwest Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that President Donald Trump approved Virginiaโ€™s major disaster declaration and significant additional funding for Southwest Virginia.

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Godโ€™s Pit Crew to rebuild new home for Helene survivors in North Carolina

Read full article: Godโ€™s Pit Crew to rebuild new home for Helene survivors in North Carolina

Godโ€™s Pit Crew is delivering hope and providing healing as they deploy to Marion, North Carolina, to help rebuild a home for a family who lost everything in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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Six months after Helene: A look at ongoing relief efforts

Read full article: Six months after Helene: A look at ongoing relief efforts

Recovery continues in parts of our region from Helene.

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Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

Read full article: Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square miles so far this year โ€” well above the 10-year average.

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Blue Ridge Parkway on the road to recovery

Read full article: Blue Ridge Parkway on the road to recovery

The Blue Ridge Parkway is on the road to recovery after Hurricane Helene and numerous winter storms.

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Blue Ridge Parkway leaders set to provide update on storm recovery efforts

Read full article: Blue Ridge Parkway leaders set to provide update on storm recovery efforts

Blue Ridge Parkway leaders are slated to provide an update on storm recovery efforts following the significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

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First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina

Read full article: First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina

At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina.

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Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina.

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NOAA releases final report on Hurricane Helene

Read full article: NOAA releases final report on Hurricane Helene

Helene was a category 4 major hurricane with maximum winds of 140 mph.

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Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Read full article: Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Emergency crews in at least three states are battling small wildfires.

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Progress in restoring New River Trail State Park post-Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Progress in restoring New River Trail State Park post-Hurricane Helene

New River Trail State Park is steadily reopening sections of its trail that were significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene.

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Claytor Lake resumes normal operations after Hurricane Helene debris cleanup

Read full article: Claytor Lake resumes normal operations after Hurricane Helene debris cleanup

After months of cleanup following Hurricane Helene, Claytor Lake is slated to resume normal operations, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced.

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To her, Hurricane Helene debris isnโ€™t trash. It is full of memories โ€” and sheโ€™s returning them

Read full article: To her, Hurricane Helene debris isnโ€™t trash. It is full of memories โ€” and sheโ€™s returning them

U.S. National Guard Capt. Jill Holtz spends much of her free time in Swannanoa, North Carolina, searching for items lost from Hurricane Helene's severe flooding a few months ago.

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Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Read full article: Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.

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Wild Weather: Top 5 Weather Events From 2024

Read full article: Wild Weather: Top 5 Weather Events From 2024

A look back at 2024 weather events

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WATCH: Virginia lawmakers working to get winter weather disaster relief

Read full article: WATCH: Virginia lawmakers working to get winter weather disaster relief

Parts of Southwest Virginia are still reeling from this weekendโ€™s storms that brought flooding to areas already impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

Read full article: Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

President Donald Trump's suggestion about โ€œgetting rid ofโ€ the nation's disaster relief agency doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still navigating the long recovery process from Hurricane Helene.

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Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

Read full article: Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump.

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How photos lost in American disasters find their way home, with a little help from people who care

Read full article: How photos lost in American disasters find their way home, with a little help from people who care

In the wake of deadly disasters, communities across the United States have banded together to search for lost photographs stuck in rivers and trees, or buried in the rubble.

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WATCH: President Trump travels to Asheville, North Carolina to survey Hurricane Helene damage

Read full article: WATCH: President Trump travels to Asheville, North Carolina to survey Hurricane Helene damage

President Trump made a brief visit to Asheville, North Carolina, today to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

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United Way of Southwest Virginia raises $2M for Hurricane Helene relief

Read full article: United Way of Southwest Virginia raises $2M for Hurricane Helene relief

United Way of Southwest Virginia has raised millions of dollars to help communities throughout the Commonwealth continue to recover from Hurricane Helene.

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Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart

Read full article: Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart

Jerry and Sibrina Barnett never spent a single day apart in 35 years together.

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Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill

Read full article: Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill

Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid to address extensive damage caused by hurricane and other disasters.

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Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Read full article: Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Farmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber.

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Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders

Read full article: Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders

American farmers, small business owners and wildfire survivors are among those who will suffer if Congress cannot agree on a new spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan that included more than $100 billion in disaster aid.

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Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil Family

Read full article: Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil Family

The hospital staff at LewisGale brought Christmas joy to the Musil family by decorating Craig's room and providing gifts, despite their challenging circumstances.

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WATCH: Gov. Youngkin proposes a Disaster Assistance Fund

Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin proposes a Disaster Assistance Fund

In a significant move to aid the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Glenn Youngkin is proposing a $127 million investment to establish a Disaster Assistance Fund.

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Annual Cops and Kids drive continues despite Helene hardships

Read full article: Annual Cops and Kids drive continues despite Helene hardships

A group in the New River Valley has been able to continue a Christmas tradition despite impacts from Hurricane Helene.

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WATCH: Landslide Study from Helene shows impact

Read full article: WATCH: Landslide Study from Helene shows impact

Geologists in Virginia are studying landslides caused by Hurricane Helene to better prepare for next time and aid in recovery efforts.

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The Associated Pressโ€™ top photos of 2024 from the US

Read full article: The Associated Pressโ€™ top photos of 2024 from the US

In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Read full article: Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Residents of Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves.

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Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says

Read full article: Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says

A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years.

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VDSS offering assistance for those affected by Hurricane Helene

Read full article: VDSS offering assistance for those affected by Hurricane Helene

The Virginia Department of Social Services is offering a new way to help people affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

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The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

Read full article: The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm on Wednesday.

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God's Pit Crew to bring Christmas to Helene victims

Read full article: God's Pit Crew to bring Christmas to Helene victims

As the holiday season approaches, recovery efforts for hurricane Helene are still ongoing in western North Carolina.

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FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump

Read full article: FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump

The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.

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Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry

Read full article: Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry

Georgiaโ€™s state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.

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US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

Read full article: US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

Americaโ€™s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.

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AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

Read full article: AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of $1,000 on Friday.

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In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

Read full article: In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

High school seniors in Asheville are grappling with several important life decisions as they still recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on their region.

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North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites

Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites

North Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief.

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North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

Read full article: North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state.

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Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast

Read full article: Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Miltonโ€™s devastating landfall along Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.

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North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

Read full article: North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

A sheriffโ€™s office statement and data from the state show that the North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30.

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Clean-up efforts continue at Claytor Lake

Read full article: Clean-up efforts continue at Claytor Lake

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Claytor Lake in Pulaski County was left with massive debris fields prompting extensive clean-up efforts that could last several months, authorities previously told 10 News.

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Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Read full article: Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump is blasting federal emergency responders whose work in North Carolina has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation.

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After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

Read full article: After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

It takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago.

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Godโ€™s Pit Crew helps community rebuild after Hurricane Helene and Milton

Read full article: Godโ€™s Pit Crew helps community rebuild after Hurricane Helene and Milton

The Danville-based organization Godโ€™s Pit Crew has been hard at work helping victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton across the Southeast.

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Battleground North Carolina sees strong early voting, despite obstacles created by Helene

Read full article: Battleground North Carolina sees strong early voting, despite obstacles created by Helene

Early in-person voting has started in the presidential battleground state of North Carolina.

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Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says

Read full article: Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says

A sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend.

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Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Read full article: Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Read full article: Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe โ€” on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems โ€” that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.

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Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

Read full article: Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

The Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s

Read full article: Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s

There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Bidenโ€™s administration.

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Liberty University students aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Boone, NC

Read full article: Liberty University students aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Boone, NC

Liberty University students are in Boone, North Carolina, to lend a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

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Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.

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Grayson County students return to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Grayson County students return to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene

On Monday, Grayson County students will return to the classroom for the first time in about two weeks after Hurricane Helene brought destruction in its wake.

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Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton

Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.

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Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push

Read full article: Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push

Vice President Kamala Harris helped pack diapers on Saturday for North Carolina hurricane victims.

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If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Read full article: If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact.

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Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Read full article: Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Miltonโ€™s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%.

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The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10

Read full article: The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10

Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.

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Benefit concert at Martinโ€™s Downtown raises funds for hurricane relief

Read full article: Benefit concert at Martinโ€™s Downtown raises funds for hurricane relief

Local bands unite to support hurricane relief

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New FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Grayson County

Read full article: New FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Grayson County

Survivors of Hurricane Helene in Grayson County can visit a new FEMA disaster recovery center to get aid starting today.

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A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

A federal judge wonโ€™t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโ€™s elections in the presidential battleground state.

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198 Miles of Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia to reopen Friday

Read full article: 198 Miles of Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia to reopen Friday

The National Park Service announced Thursday that the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia will re-open at 8 a.m. Friday.

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How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

Read full article: How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton.

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US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

Read full article: US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene โ€” and the Boeing strike โ€” than a broader softening in the labor market.

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The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida

Read full article: The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.

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More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Read full article: More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit.

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A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia

Read full article: A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia

At least for now, a federal judge wonโ€™t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโ€™s elections.

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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

Read full article: This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where theyโ€™re needed and coordinating with state and local officials.

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Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

Read full article: Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida's election procedures.

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North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

North Carolina legislators have approved an initial $273 million relief package to help address Hurricane Heleneโ€™s devastation and recovery in the mountains.

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In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, residents look to the skies for aid

Read full article: In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, residents look to the skies for aid

National Guard members who deployed to western North Carolina are still carrying out aid missions nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene.

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Virginia agricultural industry facing millions lost following damage from Helene

Read full article: Virginia agricultural industry facing millions lost following damage from Helene

Agricultural losses from Helene could total more than $125 million, according to the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

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Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Read full article: Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.

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As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

Read full article: As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago.

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Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect communities in southwest Virginia. In Grayson County, schools have been closed since the storm, but preparations are underway for a smooth return on Monday, October 14th.

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Lawsuit seeks to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Three voting rights groups are asking a federal judge to order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโ€™s elections.

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This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene flooded the Weissmans' home last month.

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Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Read full article: Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north.

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Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of month

Read full article: Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of month

The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Heleneโ€™s devastation.

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Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden is postponing a planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is bearing down on Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast.

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An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton

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Explosively intensifying Hurricane Milton is the latest freaky system to come out of what veteran hurricane scientists call the weirdest storm season of their lives.

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The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm

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Hurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Heleneโ€™s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.

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