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North Carolina Sees Nation’s Largest Homelessness Increase Following Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s aftermath drove North Carolina to the nation’s highest homelessness increase at 33%, displacing nearly 4,000 people in western regions.

Adriana VasquezRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA17h ago

Crime & EmergenciesJun 3, 2026

90,000 North Carolina Adults Expected to Lose Food Benefits Under New Work Rules

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

Crime & EmergenciesMay 11, 2026

Franklin County Sees 43% Surge in Unsheltered Homelessness

COLUMBUS, OHIO

Homelessness

North Carolina Sees Nation’s Largest Homelessness Increase Following Hurricane Helene

National Homelessness Drops 3% as Ohio Sees Mixed Results in Federal Count

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90,000 North Carolina Adults Expected to Lose Food Benefits Under New Work Rules

Franklin County Sees 43% Surge in Unsheltered Homelessness

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