Category: Hurricane Helene (2024)

A Year After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Clockmaker Keeps Creating Masterpieces

Last September, Spruce Pine, N.C., was nearly destroyed. Luther Stroup’s shop, where he makes five-figure grandfather clocks, was spared.
What to Know if You’re Visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway This Summer

The 469-mile route known as “America’s favorite drive” has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for.
Asheville’s Restaurants Hit Reset After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are especially vulnerable to disasters.
L.A. Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes: How to Help

After natural disasters, relief organizations are overwhelmed by clothing donations. Aid groups in Southern California say money is more helpful.
Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding

As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
From the DealBook Summit: Influential People Share Their Insights

Industry leaders attending the conference were asked about artificial intelligence, the economy, international relations and more.
Berkshire Continues Retreat From Stocks

The conglomerate reported on Saturday that it had cut its holdings in Apple and Bank of America and increased its cash to a record high in the third quarter.
Asheville Awaits the Return of Tourists as Biltmore Estate Prepares to Reopen

The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, will reopen Saturday. Local travel operators nervously hope it will mark the return of tourists.
Hard News and Honky-Tonks: How to Cover the American South

As a reporter responsible for region news in the South, Emily Cochrane covers hurricanes, trials, country music and more.
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas

After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.
Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods

Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.