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- 1Two Years On, Hurricane Helene Still Shapes North Carolina Politics▼Two years after the storm, Hurricane Helene shapes NC survivors' politics and beliefs
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, survivors say the storm has reshaped their political views and beliefs. Local reporting from WFAE examines how recovery experiences, government response and lingering hardship are influencing how residents in affected communities think about politics ahead of upcoming elections.
- 2Fact Check: North Carolina commercial licenses and noncitizen claims●Fact Check: Were 54% of commercial driver licenses in North Carolina issued illegally to noncitizens?
A claim circulating that 54% of commercial driver licenses in North Carolina were issued illegally to noncitizens is being fact-checked. Charlotte public radio station WFAE examined the figure and its origins. No verified evidence supporting the 54% statistic has been confirmed so far, and the claim continues to spread amid ongoing political debates over immigration and licensing rules.