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Western North Carolina Faces Housing Crisis After Hurricane Helene

3/28/2025

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Six months post-Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina grapples with the aftermath. Swannanoa residents, hit hard by severe flooding, face a dire shortage of affordable housing. Governor Josh Stein calls for urgent federal assistance as state relief hits $1.4 billion, while farmers anxiously await vital aid to restore their livelihoods.

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Story summary

Six months post-Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina grapples with the aftermath. Swannanoa residents, hit hard by severe flooding, face a dire shortage of affordable housing. Governor Josh Stein calls for urgent federal assistance as state relief hits $1.4 billion, while farmers anxiously await vital aid to restore their livelihoods.