North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

This muni in North Carolina suffered roughly $7 million in damage after Hurricane Helene
Phil Miles, 76, a regular Muni golfer who before Helene played weekly, was back at the course for the first time Nov. 7. He was out of town when the storm reached WNC, and said even from afar, watching the devastation was “heartbreaking.”
See it: Vehicle falls into North Carolina gorge after driver disregards I-40 closure following Helene
A reckless driver narrowly escaped serious injury after ignoring road closure signs and barriers on a damaged section of Interstate 40 in North Carolina. The incident occurred nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the roadway.
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.
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.
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A local reporter's experience covering Western North Carolina in the wake of Helene
Isabel is an investigative reporter covering breaking news and public safety, with an eye toward some of Delaware's most vulnerable: children, those struggling with addiction, and those with mental illness. She can be reached at [email protected] or via X at @izzihughes_
Ukrainian refugees killed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Anna Wiebe moved to the U.S. from Ukraine 25 years ago. Four of her Ukrainian relatives fled the country and joined her after Russia invaded in 2022. They settled in North Carolina. But then Hurricane Helene arrived.
Hurricane Helene caused big losses for North Carolina's fall tourism industry
Tourists stayed away from western North Carolina this year after Helene swept through the area, and towns that depend on leaf lookers are bracing for big losses.
How we helped cover Helene's wrath in Western North Carolina
Tennessean reporter Kelly Puente and photographer Andrew Nelles traveled to Western North Carolina to help colleagues cover the aftermath of Helene.
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Driver plummets into North Carolina gorge after ignoring blockades on road washed out by Helene
She is not being identified at this time, but North Carolina State Highway Patrol may release her ... near the Pigeon ...
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When will Interstate 40 reopen at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line? Maybe early 2025
Interstate 40, which has been closed at the Tennessee-North Carolina border since it sustained significant damage from ...
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‘Carolina Blue’ song raises money for Helene victims in North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene, people across North Carolina got to work helping to raise money as those communities began the ...
Opinion: Helene tore apart our North Carolina town. But we are resilient – and we will vote.
Our tiny town of Bat Cave, N.C., was devastated by Hurricane Helene. But we will find a way to vote – for our neighbors, ...
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Roanoke art studio offers lifeline to North Carolina artists affected by Helene flooding
ROANOKE, Va. – A piece of Asheville’s art community has found a temporary home in Roanoke, where artists whose studios or art ...
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Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for
Seven people remain unaccounted for in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm held at 102 as of Friday. Fatalities have been reported across 22 counties ...
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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 ...
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Support Local: 'Love Asheville From Afar' campaign aids North Carolina post-hurricane recovery
"When you do your holiday shopping, think about Asheville, support us, support our artists and local businesses, and help us to get through this," an Asheville official said.