Chelsea Torres

Fox News Multimedia Reporters December 13

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene's devastation

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers are ready for business to ramp back up after a hard holiday season in 2024 following Hurricane Helene's widespread devastation in the region.

Massachusetts October 18

Rising production costs push cranberry farmers to retire bogs

Retired cranberry bogs are being turned to what they once were: wetlands. “It’s definitely become harder to grow in Massachusetts," cranberry grower, Jarrod Rhodes tells FOX.

Fox News Multimedia Reporters October 10

American trucking industry urges lawmakers to act as online cargo theft surges

Online cargo theft has surged as organized crime targets U.S. trucking. Experts warn the freight fraud wave is driving up costs and hitting consumers nationwide.

Fox News Multimedia Reporters September 27

Volunteer pilots reflect on one year since Helene devastated western North Carolina

One year after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, pilots from Total Flight Solutions and United Cajun Navy reflect on their life-saving rescue operations.

Weather September 27

North Carolina family still recovering a year after Hurricane Helene destroyed home

The Keele family looks back on the past year since their Western North Carolina home was destroyed by Helene after the hurricane turned tropical storm ravaged the region.

Weather July 1

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

History June 18

Descendants of Battle of Bunker Hill fighters tell about unsung family heroes

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

Travel June 17

Helene-ravaged river town reopens for visitors: 'It felt like victory'

A cafe owner told Fox News, “I came back on Sunday after the storm and I had to crawl through my windows to get inside." Many other business owners are still cleaning and repainting just to reopen.

Sports June 5

Bryson DeChambeau admired by President Trump's golf game

LIV Golf is back in the USA, playing near the nation's capital at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. The HyFlyers GC team talked about the growth of the international league.

Disasters 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.

Hurricanes 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.

Food-Drink April 18

Variety of food factors driving diners to close today in 'sad' trend: experts

A hospitality professor lamented the "sad" trend of diners closing their doors today. A NYC photographer noticed the trend and began snapping photos to document American nostalgia.

Sports March 13, 2024

North Carolina becomes latest state to legalize mobile sports betting

North Carolina is the latest state to legalize mobile sports betting. Local bettors said they're excited for the launch and have been waiting a long time for this moment.

CRIME November 19, 2023

Charlotte small businesses fed up with repeated break-ins: 'Nature of doing business'

The FBI's latest crime report shows a 7% increase in property crime across the country. Small businesses in Charlotte are feeling the hit after recent break ins leave them frustrated.

Artificial Intelligence September 27, 2023

North Carolina law enforcement using AI to combat increase in distracted drivers

North Carolina Highway Patrol is utilizing artificial intelligence devices by Acusensus to combat distracted driving and issue citations to drivers breaking the law.