North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Helene death toll rises to 102 in North Carolina
The death toll in North Carolina is now 102 as of Nov. 6. Most of the deaths have come from Buncombe County, where Asheville and Black Mountain are located. The most common cause of death attributed to the storm was drowning.
How many people are still missing in western North Carolina five weeks after Hurricane Helene?
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed.
Drive started in Sugarcreek to assist North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene
SUGARCREEK ‒ Individuals, businesses and civic organizations in Sugarcreek and the surrounding area have joined together to assist victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Items being collected are coats, hats and gloves, new or used toys for children and blankets. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Hurricane Helene washed away homes in North Carolina. It also galvanized the early vote
In September Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, washing away homes, roads and bridges and killing more than 100. It also displaced more than 6,000 people and forced election officials to scramble to ensure the disaster-affected region could still get out the vote.
Hurricane Helene jeopardized high-risk pregnancies and abortion access in North Carolina
Since Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in late September, the full spectrum of reproductive health care in the region has been in precarity, from treatment for high-risk pregnancies to abortions.
FACT CHECK: No, Death Toll In North Carolina Hospital Following Hurricane Helene Did Not Reach 1,000
A video shared on Facebook claims the death toll from Hurricane Helene is over 1,000 in one hospital in Asheville, North Carolina with over 900 bodies unidentified. Verdict: False The claim is not accurate,
Will Hurricane Rafael impact North Carolina? Here's what spaghetti models, meteorologists say
Hurricane Rafael is currently a Category 3 storm expected to make landfall in western Cuba before entering the Gulf of Mexico ...
Western North Carolina bands play benefit concert in Greensboro to help with Hurricane Helene recovery
The North Carolina Folk Festival hosted a benefit concert for Hurricane Helene victims. Clint Roberts, lead singer of the ...
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Local volunteers arrive in North Carolina with supplies to help Helene victims
We have an update on three local groups heading to North Carolina to help some animal rescue groups recover from Hurricane ...
Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race, pledges to work across the aisle
After a contentious gubernatorial race has come to a close, Josh Stein will take over for Gov. Roy Cooper in the executive ...
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Hurricane-Hit Areas of Western North Carolina Lead Record-Breaking Turnout Across the State
Early turnout for in-person voting in North Carolina has broken a record for the state, with more than 4 million ballots ...
Trump wins North Carolina, a critical victory in the politically competitive Southern battleground
Western North Carolina, including Asheville, was hit especially hard by Hurricane Helene. The storm devastated the ...
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A symbol of resilience and hope. White House Christmas tree chosen from North Carolina area hit hard by Hurricane Helene
This year's official White House Christmas tree comes from western North Carolina, one of the areas hardest hit by ...
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‘Stay Strong Hill Country’: One Volunteer’s Perspective on the Devastation in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
The news cycle has now moved away from North Carolina, though thousands still fight to stay strong and recover from Hurricane ...