Hurricane Helene | Jenna Petracci Speaks with Burke County Residents About Recovering

Hurricane Helene | Jenna Petracci speaks with Burke County residents about recovering

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – In honor of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci spoke with two incredible women from Buke County who had to rebuild their homes after the storm. It took them around six months to move back into their family homes. They will never forget that terrible night and the aftermath of the storm. Christy Palmer, a teacher at Waynesboro Primary School, vividly remembers the moment that Hel…

Governor Stein Visits Western North Carolina to Commemorate the One-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene

Last Updated on October 2, 2025 1:17 pm (RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein traveled to western North Carolina this weekend to commemorate the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene and honor the lives lost during the storm. This week, the Governor highlighted the progress made over the past year in rebuilding the region’s infrastructure and investing in the people and small businesses across western North Carolina. “One year ago, Hurricane Helene swe…