Hundreds of thousands removed as crews warn some pipes may remain forever
Leaf-season spending could help mountain businesses still working toward recovery
Global spotlight brings a short-term boost and a new platform for recovery demands
Technical corrections package funds recovery and teacher programs while tightening legislative control
New Republican nominee starts with the district's partisan edge but a major fundraising deficit
Emergency camps were essential, but auditors say basic usage data was missing
Raises and tax cuts end a long budget fight
Western North Carolina communities receive another federal infusion as recovery gaps remain
Hurricane Helene turned the dam into a public-safety flashpoint, but construction is now years away
