Helene aftermath: Biden deploys 1,000 active-duty soldiers to western NC
Caravans of food, water and supplies were moving into western North Carolina this week as residents and local officials grappled with devastation never before seen in the region. The big picture: Hurricane Helene has left officials in six Southeastern states struggling to respond to the widespread destruction it caused after hitting Florida as a Category 4 storm last week,
North Carolina live updates: Helene death toll climbs to at least 69, officials say
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and the Western North Carolina area where a major disaster due to Tropical Storm Helene has left communities devastated, roads impassable and thousands without power.
'Not talking days': North Carolina faces a long Helene recovery. Live updates
Crews in Western North Carolina made headway Tuesday in an effort to clear roads and provide electricity, water and cell service to communities.
Officials work to restore voting access in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
In addition to restoring the basic functions of everyday life after the deadly and devastating destruction of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina officials are working to restore the basic functions of democracy with the election fast approaching and Donald Trump looking for any excuse to challenge the election's integrity.
Western New Yorker living in North Carolina describes aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Western New Yorker Rylee Langdon, who attends college just 15 minutes away from Asheville, North Carolina, in Swannanoa, described the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in an interview with WIVB News 4 as rescue and clean up efforts continue in the area.
Helene's death toll climbs to 89 in NC; critical supplies airdropped to rural, isolated communities in western NC
By calling 211 or visiting nc211.org, families and individuals can obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources in their community. People trying to connect with family members can call NC 211 or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from out-of-state.
North Carolina scientist on Helene: ‘We’ve all been living in fear of this’
The N.C. climate change plan warned four years ago the state’s western mountains were vulnerable to extreme weather and “even Asheville itself is not immune.”
‘Incredible’: Carolina Hurricanes raise $300,000 for Western NC storm relief
Carolina Hurricanes forward Brandan Lemieux has relatives in Western North Carolina. He and coach Rod Brind’Amour said ...
Watch: Popular YouTuber uses chopper to rescue Hurricane Helene victims in Western NC
As Western North Carolinians recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, a popular YouTuber has taken to the ...
‘Help is on the way.’ Triangle governments answer the call from Western NC counties.
At least 400 front-line public safety workers and emergency management officials from Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham ...
Still no cell service in much of battered western NC. Why is it so tough to fix?
It is unacceptable and disgusting that in our time of need, cellular service for the entire region is blocked out,” said one ...
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Samaritan's Purse mobilizes in western NC, as it deals with its own Helene needs
The Christian relief organization is navigating personal and logistical obstacles in order to bring emergency relief to their ...
Road closures in Western NC: Map and which roads you can evacuate on
NCDOT continues to work on clearing roads in Western North Carolina this week. Here's what roads are still closed and what roads are open for evacuation.
Emergency crews rescue lost dog to reunite with family in western NC
North Carolina Task Force 11 befriended and are soon to reunite a lost dog while deployed in Swannanoa after Hurricane Helene ...
A county by county look at Helene’s devastation in Western NC
We’re gathering what we know of the damage in each county in Western North Carolina. Here is an evolving snapshot of Helene’s ...
Inside a makeshift helicopter mission to western NC, where index cards are saving lives
Right now in North Carolina, an index card could save a life. Blue-lined, three-by-five-inch papers sit in a grid on a ...
‘Incredible’: Carolina Hurricanes raise almost $300,000 for Western NC storm relief
Carolina Hurricanes forward Brandan Lemieux has relatives in Western North Carolina. He and coach Rod Brind’Amour said ...
What is happening in Western NC? From Boone to Waynesville here's town by town look after Helene
Communities in Western North Carolina are still dealing with the aftermath of Helene. Here's the latest from different towns ...