Burke County local governments can apply for a new round of Helene recovery grants, with North Carolina making $55 million available for infrastructure projects tied to resilience, public utilities, parks, roads and stormwater improvements.
Hundreds of Burke County homeowners could get help repairing storm-damaged homes through a new $6 million regional program led by the Western Piedmont Council of Governments.
Burke County will receive two separate FEMA awards under Section 428 of the Stafford Act through the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal program.
Hurricane Helene left a lasting impact on Burke County, reshaping the community in 2025. Despite the hardships, the community has shown resilience through volunteer efforts, benefit concerts, and a strong rebound in tourism.Â
Burke Long Term Recovery Group received a $300,000 Dogwood Health Trust grant to build capacity, hire support, improve technology, and strengthen its post-Helene operations. The group has formed nine committees and continues coordinating with FEMA, Red Cross, and local partners.
Following Hurricane Helene in Burke County, the Town of Valdese secured $755,828 in FEMA funds, completing most projects. Challenges like denied requests persist, with ongoing efforts for full recovery.
Freedom finally opened its football field back up on the night of the annual football jamboree, when all four high school football teams came together for a preseason exhibition.
Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc on western North Carolina, surpassing historic floods. Massive rainfall, record river crests, tornadoes, and power outages cause devastation. Catastrophic impact prompts retirement of Helene's name.
Drexel and Morganton are set to receive a combined $15.1 million from the state to build connections to Valdese’s water supply, but there’s a problem: Valdese didn't receive funding.
At the Catawba River Soccer Complex on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m., the Burke County Government and the City of Morganton will premiere a documentary that illuminates the ripple effects of the storm on the county.
The reopening of the popular Ingles store in Morganton, closed due to Hurricane Helene, faces delays as the corporation waits on the success of the redesigned Fletcher store before resuming renovations.
Gov. Josh Stein initiates $50M grant program to aid local governments post-Hurricane Helene. Office of State Budget and Management oversees grants for infrastructure repair in affected areas, inviting eligible applicants.
Join Burke County Government and the City of Morganton at the Catawba River Soccer Complex on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. for the premiere of a documentary honoring the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Federal disaster recovery funds totaling $4.75 million allocated to Burke & Rutherford Counties for infrastructure repairs post-Hurricane Helene. Projects include road repairs and rebuilding of landmarks, funded at 90% federal cost share.
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