What’s open and safe to do in Cherokee
What’s open and safe to do in Cherokee after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina?
From Charlotte, travel to Cherokee via U.S. 74 West. (Note: U.S. 74 is a detour for roads closed by Hurricane Helene, so traffic may be higher than normal.) From Raleigh or Durham, take I-40 West to U.S. 74.
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.
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 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.”
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.
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.
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.
In North Carolina, Trump and Harris navigate a hurricane and a rollercoaster governor’s race
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Even as conditions across western North Carolina improve, potable water remains a challenge for some
In areas like Buncombe County, people are drilling wells to have a backup water source in the event of future weather-related crises.
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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.
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North Carolina reports record early voter turnout, but Hurricane Helene’s impact may linger at polls
North Carolina set a record for the first day of early voting, but the impact from Hurricane Helene may still depress turnout ...
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.
Over 1 million votes cast since early voting opened: Board of Elections
The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced Sunday that over 1 million people in the state have already cast their ...