Roan Highlands in NC are home to rare spruce-fir habitat and many unique species. A year after Helene, they are at increased risk.

Complex strategic and political issues have prevented NC legislators from sending more recovery money to those in need after Helene.

Multiple levels of federal screening and approvals are slowing flow of aid for damaged homes and other NC Helene relief to a trickle.

While some Spruce Pine shops have reopened and big plans are underway, many economic challenges face Western NC town a year after Helene.

October Medicaid funding deadline looms as Republican lawmakers in two NC legislative chambers disagree over children's hospital proposal.

Disruption of Helene affected students at school districts and colleges across Western NC, but most point to clear rebound a year later.