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North Carolina Honors Heroes After Hurricane Helene

November 15, 2025

In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services

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Fires and Floods: A Double Whammy for the Carolinas

March 24, 2025

The Carolinas are facing a tough time. Two states are dealing with multiple wildfires. These fires are burning thousands of acres. The fires are a result of a hurricane that hit the area a few months ago. The hurricane left behind a lot of debris. This debris is making it hard for firefighters t

environment

Christmas Trees in Peril: North Carolina Farms Battle Back After Hurricane

December 15, 2024

Imagine driving through the misty mountains of North Carolina, and suddenly, rows of lush, green Christmas trees come into view. This is the scene in Newland, a town nestled about 90 minutes from Asheville. Here, farmers have dedicated themselves to nurturing the iconic Fraser fir, a favorite Americ

politics

Young Texan Progressive's Plan: Rebrand Democrats, Reconnect with Workers

December 6, 2024

Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back

science

Tiny Plankton Power in South Africa's St Helena Bay

November 9, 2024

In the sunny waters of St Helena Bay, South Africa, tiny plankton, known as nano-picoplankton, rule the post-upwelling period. These tiny guys are the main producers of food for marine life. Yet, we don't fully understand how they behave over short periods or what kind of community they form. Scien

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Clean Water Crisis: Private Wells in North Carolina at Risk After Hurricane

October 25, 2024

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many residents still don't have clean water. Over 150, 000 people using municipal water are under boil-water advisories. Shockingly, about 40% of tested private wells are unsafe. This isn't new; 42 million Americans rely on private wells, whic

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Trump's Campaign Trail Twists and McDonald's E. coli Mystery

October 24, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is shaking up his campaign strategy, even though his key issues—immigration, inflation, and Israel—seem to be resonating with voters. He's ditching his planned messages to throw personal jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Yesterday, Tru

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Buncombe County Corrects Hurricane Helene Death Toll

October 23, 2024

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has revised the death toll from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported as 72, the new count is now 42. This reduction comes from a more accurate classification of storm-related deaths. The confusion arose due to communication issues caused by power outages. State offic

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Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

October 18, 2024

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes

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Missed in North Carolina: The Search Goes On After Hurricane Helene

October 16, 2024

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm