Donald Trump, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

Hurricane survivors who met Trump in North Carolina share president's words that stuck with them
North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's visit.
'Horrific': North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene describe disaster to President Trump
North Carolina residents described harrowing escapes from rising floodwaters from Hurricane Helene as Trump surveyed the disaster and recovery.
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back faster.
Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.
Ballots from Helene-damaged areas are among the 65,000 that Republicans want to throw out in North Carolina
The GOP is trying to overturn a closely watched North Carolina Supreme Court election where two recounts show Democratic Justice Allison Riggs holding on to her seat by 734 votes.
Helene victims share 'horrific' moments of survival with President Trump in North Carolina
President Donald Trump listened to some of those most impacted by Hurricane Helene during a visit to Swannanoa, North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
North Carolina hurricane victims still waiting for help months after Helene
Hurricane survivor Christine Lopez said she doesn’t feel like her “little community” is “important to the nation."
Western North Carolina hopes Trump will make Helene-battered region great again
Although the work to rebuild western North Carolina since it was shattered by a storm last fall has been shadowed by complications, disaster relief groups are hoping for change now that President Donald Trump has assumed office.
President Trump visits western NC; Helene survivors hopeful for more help to arrive
Locals shared their stories of what it's been like in the months after Hurricane Helene hit the area. State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide 10 Dog Breeds that are Geniuses Above The Rest Marilyn Manson won’t face sexual assault,
'Your government failed you': Trump vows to rebuild western NC after Helene
Trump criticized the Biden administration's response to Helene, telling western North Carolinians "you are not forgotten any longer."
NC Republican reps to review FEMA’s Helene response
Four North Carolina Republican representatives will help President Donald Trump review FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene.
Trump freeze on federal aid may ensnare billions in funding to North Carolina
North Carolina’s economy is bracing for a hold on billions in funding to the state government, universities, businesses, and ...
Heartbroken owner gives up dogs after Helene hit North Carolina. Two still need homes
A heartbroken owner gave up her dogs after Hurricane Helene slammed North Carolina. While Bella the dog is settling into a ...
Duke Energy funding $500K to aid nonprofits in NC's post-Hurricane Helene efforts
Western North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations working on these recovery efforts can apply for grants up to $25,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation. Duke Energy said this effort builds on its ...
Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in North Carolina
Speaking to reporters, the president predicted future disasters would need “probably less FEMA, because FEMA just hasn’t done ...
Former WV resident leads heartwarming effort to restore Christmas spirit in North Carolina
While Hurricane Helene might be long gone, the impact that it's had on those in its path are still prevalent today. Former ...