Western NC

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday.

Attorneys will be available to help those seeking assistance with landlords, banks and government agencies among other things.

As western North Carolina grapples with the devastation of Hurricane Helene, school districts across the state have stepped up to help out. For one teacher in Guilford County, the disaster is personal.

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The storm has killed at least 84 people across several states.

Multi-agency efforts to clear the roads leading into western North Carolina and deliver supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene continued through…

Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina's largest mountain city isolated Saturday by damaged roads and a lack of power…

As Hurricane Helene approaches North Carolina, flood watches have expanded, and tropical storm watches are now in effect for much of the western region, which is expected to experience the most severe impact. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm’s approach.

The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has announced a $20 million settlement with a major internet provider that will require it to make investments in infrastructure in the coming years.

In western North Carolina, many backcountry campsites — meaning areas a little off the beaten path and with fewer amenities — are closed or have…

Federal forestry officials say a fire in western North Carolina is only about 10 percent contained, as of Monday morning. The U.S. Forest Service said in…