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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western North Carolina facing a long journey to rebuild after Helene
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WAVY) — When Helene hit, the creeks turned into angry rivers. They tore out massive chunks of land, washing out buildings, homes, large trucks and virtually anything else in their path. Inside the newly formed riverbeds are an unbelievable amount of garbage and debris. The mess was everywhere.
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.
Western North Carolina under freeze warning: Where to find cold weather shelters, what to know amid Helene recovery
The NWS has issued a Freeze Warning in affect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday for the North Carolina mountains and northern foothills. What to know amid Helene recovery.
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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Latest road closure updates for Western North Carolina: NCDOT work, alternate routes, map, more
Slowly Western North Carolina roads are opening back up after the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused mass flooding and ...
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 ...
How to Watch the Mercer vs. Western Carolina Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 26
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Mercer Bears vs. Western Carolina Catamounts game, Saturday, Oct. 26.
North Carolina officials report record turnout on the first day of early voting.
Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., and Michael Bitzer, an expert on ...