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County officials adjust voting due to Helene’s destruction
North Carolina's elections board resolves to ensure a smooth voting process despite Hurricane Helene damage. The resolution provides flexibility to 13 affected counties.
FEMA Official Decries False Claims and Conspiracy Theories About Hurricane Helene…
US disaster relief official Deanne Criswell slams false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response…
VP Harris Promises to Cancel Medical Debt: A Solution or Just a Band-Aid?
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to relieve medical debt, affecting 1 in 12 US adults. Experts question if this…
Hurricane Helene Causes Nationwide Shortage of IV Fluids in US Hospitals
IV fluid shortage in US hospitals due to Hurricane Helene halting production at main supplier, Baxter International.
NC Republicans Seek Helene Aid Despite History of Opposing Relief
North Carolina Republicans, who previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills, are now calling…
Hurricane Helene: Deadliest US Storm Since Katrina, Over 200 Dead
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Hurricane Helene has now become the deadliest storm in the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Katrina, with…
President Biden surveys Hurricane Helene damage, pushes for Congress support
President Biden visits Florida and Georgia to assess Hurricane Helene damage, with the death toll over 200. He emphasizes Congress's obligation to ensure states have needed resources.
Western NC Emergency Response Operations Persist
Western North Carolina faces a long recovery from Hurricane Helene, with dozens confirmed dead and hundreds still…
Trump renews USPS, mail-in ballot attacks as election looms
Former President Donald Trump is once again attacking mail-in voting and the USPS, hinting at a plan to challenge…
NC Officials Promise Voter Access Amid Helene Devastation
The State Board of Elections in North Carolina is working to ensure voters affected by Hurricane Helene can still cast their ballots, despite the extensive damage to communities and infrastructure.