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- 1Hurricane Helene remembered as a climate change warning▼Opinion: Remembering Hurricane Helene, recognizing climate change, regardless of politics
A Charlotte Observer opinion piece urges readers to remember Hurricane Helene and to acknowledge climate change as a factor in such disasters, regardless of political affiliation. The column argues that recognizing the link between warming temperatures and extreme weather should not be a partisan issue, as communities affected by the hurricane continue to recover.
- 2Church pledges continued help for Hurricane Helene victims at two-year mark▼At 2-year mark, Church tells Helene victims: ‘We’re still here to help’
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the southeastern United States, the Catholic Church is renewing its commitment to survivors, telling victims 'We're still here to help.' Diocesan relief efforts continue to support families still recovering from the storm, and the anniversary message underscores that aid has not faded even as national attention has moved on.
- 3Two years after Helene, mental health toll lingers in western North Carolina●2 years after Helene, mental health struggles reveal the storm's lasting impact in western NC
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, residents continue to struggle with mental health challenges, according to local reporting. The storm's lasting impact is still being felt as communities rebuild and people cope with loss, displacement and trauma long after the immediate disaster response ended.
- 4Haywood County economy recovering after Hurricane Helene▼Haywood’s economy has rounded the corner after Helene, but there’s still work to do
Haywood County's economy has turned a corner in its recovery from Hurricane Helene, though local officials say significant work remains. The report highlights steady progress rebuilding the western North Carolina county's business activity after the storm's damage, while acknowledging ongoing challenges for sectors and workers still feeling the effects.