Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure
Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.
Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba
Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.
Is Nadine forming in the Caribbean? Tropics heating up again
Tropical Storm Nadine could soon form in the Western Caribbean Sea.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?
Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S. history. But hurricane season still has about six weeks left -- what more can we expect?
North Carolina starts early in-person voting while recovering from Helene
More than 400 locations in all 100 counties are expected to open Thursday in North Carolina for the early voting period which runs through Nov. 2.
Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other
The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.
More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.
SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry
The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.
Kemp extends emergency declaration in 62 Georgia counties
Gov. Brian Kemp has renewed the state of emergency for several counties in Georgia affected by Helene.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
North Carolina Christmas tree industry recovers from Helene as hope for holiday supply remains strong
Helene was a devastating storm that spared no region of North Carolina, including the state's Christmas tree industry – the second-largest in the U.S.
Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry
Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.
Hurricane Milton latest: Biden visits Florida to survey damage
President Biden visited Florida Sunday after Hurricane Milton slammed into the state as a Category 3 storm.
Biltmore Estate staff, guests host impromptu wedding for couple during Helene
After a couple's dream wedding at the iconic Biltmore Estate was canceled because of Helene, staff and hotel guests came together to save the big day.
Nearly 200 miles of historic Blue Ridge Parkway reopens in Appalachia following Helene
Rangers warn visitors should use extreme caution if they venture off the parkway, as assessments of the many trails have not been completed.
Hurricanes worsen IV fluid shortage at metro Atlanta hospitals
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Atlanta's Furkids mobilizes aid for Florida pets post-Hurricane Milton
A metro Atlanta animal shelter is sending volunteers and supplies to Florida to help rescue pets displaced by Hurricane Milton.