Weather - Page 17

May 7

Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completion

A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee early last month, creating millions in damages that could take up to a year to repair.

May 2

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

May 1

Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact

Western North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene's havoc, but the town of Lake Lure aims to have debris cleared this summer with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers.

April 29

After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins an elderly couple who were survivors of Hurricane Helene as they attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly built home.

April 29

North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer

Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.

April 26

Nationals grounds crew member nearly falls victim to tarp monster during weather delay

At least one member of the Washington Nationals grounds crew was nearly gobbled up by a tarp as it was being rolled onto the infield as rain fell in the first inning.

April 15

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

April 10

NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

April 9

Iconic Masters landscape at Augusta National altered with fewer trees following hurricane

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, lost hundreds of trees following the destruction from Hurricane Helene last fall, with players commenting on it ahead of the Masters start this week.

April 7

16-year-old firefighter in Missouri killed in line of duty

Missouri volunteer firefighter Chevy Gall, 16, was responding to a water rescue when he was injured in a car wreck and died in the line of duty.