Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  Image from Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press As widely reported in Fall 2024, Hurricane Helene moved through the Carolinas on the night of Thursday and into Friday, Sept. 26-27, 2024. The storm caused extensive flood and wind damage, and many of the most devastated areas were in Western North Carolina (WNC) and Tennessee. While some areas are beginning to … Continue reading Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

When the Waters Rise: Acting Now to Prevent Tomorrow’s Floods 

Mathilde Spiropoulos  In just a few short hours, entire cities can be submerged, homes overtaken by floods, and lives turned upside-down by the relentless rise of water. Floods are now increasing in frequency under the effects of climate change. Unfortunately, 90% of all natural disasters involve flooding, accompanied by high costs, whether economic or human life. According to Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters “in 2024 … Continue reading When the Waters Rise: Acting Now to Prevent Tomorrow’s Floods