Helene’s long-lasting impact on our natural resources: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The loss of all those mature oak trees will also mean significantly fewer acorns for bears, deer and squirrels.
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Pretty Place chapel reopens following Hurricane Helene repairs
The open-air chapel has been closed since late September 2024 after the storm ripped off part of the structure’s roof.
2024 rewind: Hurricane Helene
The eye passed closer than expected, exposing Greenville and the surrounding area to winds as high as 90 mph.
Travelers Rest fund helping Upstate farmers hit by Hurricane Helene
The nonprofit Travelers Rest Farmers Market is currently working with eight Upstate farmers impacted by the storm through its Travelers Rest Farmers Market Farmer Fund.
SCDOT to replace two Greenville bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene
Emergency replacements of two bridges in Greenville will begin in early 2025.
Simpsonville ARTS Foundation donates $3.5K to Center for Community Services
The funds were raised at SAFi’s annual Oktoberfest in October.
Three Greenville affordable housing projects receive tax credits: City Council notes
The low-income housing tax credit program provides tax credits to developers who create affordable housing.
With hurricane lessons fresh, Greenville updates hazard mitigation plan
The plan was created in 2009 and is included in the Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Greenville’s Helene debris cleanup will continue until end of November
More than 260,000 cubic yards of storm debris from the Sept. 27 storm have been picked up within the city so far.
Country singer plays Fall for Greenville after riding out Helene flooding: Upstate Beat
When Greenville wisely decided to move the annual Fall for Greenville festival from early October to Nov. 8-10, there was at least one musician scheduled to perform who fully supported the idea.
Gran Fondo Hincapie raises $700K for Helene recovery, seeks to reach $1M
The fundraising efforts involved both cyclists and non-cyclists participating in several events.
Volunteers needed for Greenville’s Hurricane Helene Parks Restoration Day
Volunteers will be spread throughout seven of the city’s parks to help clean up any damage from the storm.
World Central Kitchen brings food relief with local touch: City Juice with John Malik
In 2010, Jose Andres’ reputation as a chef was secure.
Helene caused $50M damage to SC’s roads. Some will take a year to fix.
Of 900 roads and bridges closed due to damage in the wake of Hurricane Helene, 859 have been reopened, according to state Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell.
IRS warns taxpayers of charity scams following recent storms
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers who use fake charities to gather sensitive personal and financial data from unsuspecting donors.