NORTH AUGUSTA, SC. (WJBF)- This week marks the start of the 2025 Hurricane season, stretching between now and the end of November.

But, many in our area are still recovering from Hurricane Helene more than 8 months after making its mark.

North Augusta and Aiken County were one of the hardest hit areas by Helene in the Palmetto State.

But, city leaders say storm cleanup is in the home stretch.

Neighbors in South Carolina’s Riverfront are still recalling one of the worst storms they’ve ever seen.

“I’m from California. We moved here 4 years ago, and I’ll take an earthquake over a hurricane any day. It’s totally different down here. The devastation was crazy," said Steven Tognotti.

Tognotti says since then, the community has worked together to get back on their feet.

"It was crazy, the

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