North Carolina, Helene
Helene survivors in western North Carolina are still in shock but finding hope
More than 70 search and rescue teams from across the country were dispatched along rivers and streams in western North Carolina. Locals helped guide searchers up the treacherous mountain terrain to look for survivors. In the week after the storm, hundreds of people were reported missing. Dozens are still missing.
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.
Mudslides, Misinformation and an Urgency to Vote in Western North Carolina
On the first day of early voting, residents of western North Carolina weighed which candidates would most help their yearslong recovery.
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. (AP video by Erik Verduzco)
Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene
Business owners in western North Carolina are calling for tourists to visit the area following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind weeks ago.
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.
Oregon State Fire Marshal team aids in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene's landfall more than three weeks ago, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has sent a team to North Carolina to help families devastated by the storm.
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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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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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.
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 ...