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Two years after Helene, major gaps in housing, infrastructure slow western NC recovery

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two years and billions of dollars later, western North Carolina looks very different than it did after Hurricane Helene. Nearly all impacted state roads have reopened, drinking water systems have largely been restored and tourism is bouncing back.

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  1. WNCT Greenville

    Two years after Helene, major gaps in housing, infrastructure slow western NC recovery (opens WNCT Greenville)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two years and billions of dollars later, western North Carolina looks very different than it did after Hurricane Helene. Nearly all impacted state roads have reopened, drinking water systems have largely been restored and tourism is bouncing back.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    2 years after Helene, major gaps in housing, infrastructure slow western North Carolina recovery (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two years and billions of dollars later, western North Carolina looks very different than it did after Hurricane Helene. Nearly all impacted state roads have reopened, drinking water systems have largely been restored and tourism is bouncing back.

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