The recovery of local governments and utilities from hurricanes Helene and Milton continues but the outlook for next season and beyond is troubling.

Before and After The Flood,” an exhibit of knitted and whittled storybook characters created by Dorian McGowan and his wife ...

Helene hit North Carolina as a tropical storm on Sept. 27, 2024, leaving death and destruction across the state. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about ...