North Carolina, I-40

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Is I-40 still closed? Interstate 40 at Tennessee/North Carolina border to open this spring
Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane Helene.
Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal
2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen soon: Governor Stein
Two lanes of I-40 in western North Carolina are set to reopen at the beginning of next month after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
Secretary Duffy tours Helene damage, says residents feel 'forgotten' after historic storm
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed the damage left by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee, vowing to provide the necessary resources for communities to rebuild.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Helene survivors in western North Carolina
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visitedAsheville, North Carolina on Saturday to see how the city is recovering from ...
WATCH: Winter storm expected to bring significant ice in North Carolina mountains & Virginia
Tuesday begins with a wintry mix of rain, sleet, and snow before settling to a mix of rain and freezing rain through Wednesday. Significant icing is possible in the mountains, creating poor travel and ...
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The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
UPDATE: Winter storm warning for Ashe and Alleghany counties for Tuesday and Wednesday, says the NWS
An updated winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Monday at 9:43 p.m. valid from Tuesday 4 a.m. until Wednesday 4 p.m. for Ashe and Alleghany counties.
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Trump Making Good on His Promises to Storm-Stricken North Carolinians, ‘Forgotten’ by Biden
The highest responsibility and deepest obligation of the American government is to protect its people,' he says.
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Western NC students, educators confronting widespread learning loss post-Helene
For educators, there's no blueprint for how to shepherd a school and its students through a catastrophe like Helene, or the ...
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...
My North Carolina home was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, resulting in $78,000 in damages — can I deduct those big losses on my 2025 tax return?
When Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina, it left destruction in its path — and plenty of questions among homeowners ...