North Carolina, Interstate 40

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.
Interstate 40 partially reopening in western North Carolina in March
This announcement comes after a visit by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed Helene Recovery in the area.
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.
Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. SWANNANOA—People are living in campers in fields of debris off U.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation visits Western North Carolina
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy toured damaged areas of WNC and discussed rebuilding efforts with local leaders Monday
Donations collected to help pet owners in western North Carolina
The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. Their relationship is still going strong.
Multiple fire departments respond to brush fire in western North Carolina
Multiple fire departments in western North Carolina responded to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon. At 4 p.m., the Yancey County Sheriff's Office said the brush fire was near Crabtree Road in Yancey County. Multiple fire departments and the Yancey County Emergency Management are working to contain the blaze.
Stretch of I-40 that collapsed during Helene to reopen
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway’s shuttered portion and meeting with U.
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.
‘Ice storm’ could lock parts of Western North Carolina in half-inch of ice, experts say
An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for parts of the North Carolina mountains, and the storm could leave as much as a half-inch ...
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Tragic accident kills mules who helped with disaster relief in western North Carolina after Helene
Several mules who helped get much-needed supplies into parts of western North Carolina ravaged by Helene were killed in an ...
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North Carolina State Auditor's Office Unveils "Helene Recovery Dashboard" for Enhanced Transparency in Storm Aftermath
The NC Auditor's Office launched the Helene Recovery Dashboard, providing a detailed view of ongoing disaster recovery ...
WATCH: Winter storm expected to bring significant ice to 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 ...
Heavy rain and flooding expected in western North Carolina this week
A slow-moving frontal system will bring rounds of heavy rain and a threat of flooding to Western North Carolina and the upstate.
Keith Rudman and Bear Lake Heaven: A Legacy of Luxury in Chicago and Natural Beauty in Western North Carolina
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / For over 30 years, the owners of Bear Lake Heaven have embraced the ...
Mules that helped deliver Helene disaster relief to western North Carolina killed in tragic accident
Early Sunday morning, a tree came down onto their pasture fence, leading to the mules wandering onto the road and being hit by a car.
Part of I-40 in western NC to open by March; more federal support for Helene Recovery
This announcement comes after a visit by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed Helene Recovery in the area.