North Carolina, Helene
Western North Carolina residents find "frustration on top of frustration" in Helene recovery
Three weeks after Tropical Storm Helene turned quaint creeks and rivers into deadly forces of nature in western North Carolina on Sept. 27, statistics still feel inadequate to describe the depth of its wounds.
Western North Carolina reopens, though still with many struggles
Entering a fourth week of recovery, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., on Sunday said “all of western North Carolina is open for business. This includes Buncombe, Madison, Swain and Yancey counties, as well as all of Henderson, Polk and Rutherford counties.”
Families in western North Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "This is home"
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.
Misinformation is 'really hurting' those in western North Carolina, Gov. Cooper says
Over the weekend, officials said FEMA paused briefly some operations in the state because of threats made against its workers.
Voters in western North Carolina deal with misinformation as early voting begins
Voters in western North Carolina have been dealing with misinformation about the federal response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. As early voting started in the battleground state, voters talked about how that weighed on their ballot decisions.
Western North Carolina fire department addresses inaccurate social media posts about Helene
Since Helene, a large amount of inaccurate posts can be found on social media, claiming their information is "verified" with no sources stating who verified the information and no responses when questions are asked, the post added.
Latest in Helene aftermath: What we know across Western North Carolina communities amid recovery
Avery County and the Town of Banner Elk remain under a state of emergency as of Oct. 18 due to wind and flood damage. Residents are asked to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The countywide curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. will remain in effect until further notice.
What’s open and safe to do in Boone after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina?
Boone officials are welcoming visitors back for the fall season. But the area is still cleaning up after the storm, so there a few things you’ll want to know.
Want to help our northern neighbors rebuild after Helene? What you can do for western North Carolina.
Local organizations are asking that donors shift their focus to financial contributions over material goods as relief work in western North Carolina continues.
Helene survivors in North Carolina still in shock but finding hope
Jewel Warrick has lived in Relief, North Carolina, for 55 years. More than three weeks ago, Helene tore through her small community and buried her home in mud. She and her son James evacuated days before the storm and said they urged their neighbors to leave as well.
Hurricane Helene: More than 90 reported dead in North Carolina, 39 unaccounted for
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 95 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 39 people are unaccounted for.
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Western North Carolina mourns as storm death toll stabilizes at 95
Three weeks after Helene unleashed a sea of horrors on Western North Carolina, the state appears to be nearing the end of its count of the lives taken in the storm.
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As Western North Carolina digs out of Helene’s mud, residents worry, agencies urge caution
Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ...
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In-person early voting begins. Where can I still vote in western NC?
According to Bell, 80 early-voting polling locations were originally set to open in western North Carolina. Despite devastation brought by Helene, she said 76 of those sites will still open ...
Hundreds rescued in western NC by highly-specialized helicopter teams
Crews deployed on Sept. 28, saving hundreds of lives in less than one month while delivering supplies needed for survival.
As North Carolina begins voting, hurricane devastation complicates casting ballots
State officials are tracking impassable roads and contacting voters who requested absentee ballots to try to get them ...
After Helene forced its closure and furloughs, Biltmore Estate to reopen in November
A reopening date has been set for Biltmore Estate after Tropical Storm Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, forcing ...