North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

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.
North Carolina man sleeping in tent after Hurricane Helene had to rebury father's casket on property
Chris Griffin lost his North Carolina home, cars and garage during Hurricane Helene. He also had to rebury his father's casket, which was unearthed during the storm.
Will Hurricane Helene impact voting in western North Carolina?
With Election Day being Tuesday many voters across the state will have a chance to cast their vote, including the western part of the state, despite their devastation from Hurricane Helene. Early voting in 25 counties in the west were declared disaster areas,
North Carolina County Overcounted Hurricane Helene Deaths by 30
Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, miscounted the deaths during a period when communications were severely hampered by the storm, the sheriff’s office said.
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state.
Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.
Advocates Call for Eviction Moratorium in North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
As the state grapples with Hurricane Helene's destruction, tenant groups push for a 90-day eviction moratorium to prevent a surge in homelessness.
North Carolina sees ‘astounding’ voter turnout in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus says it’s no surprise that voters have been motived by their hardships and frustrations with the Biden administration’s disaster response.
Voters in North Carolina, a critical battleground state, head to polls for 2024 election
People are not allowed to register and vote on Election Day — as they can during early voting. The registration deadline was October 11 for voters who plan to vote on Election D
21 USPS locations still closed in western North Carolina, mobile units deployed
United States Postal Service (USPS) operations in North Carolina have resumed following Hurricane Helene, but significant ...
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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 ...
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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 Hurricane ...
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Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for
A total of 7 people remain unaccounted for in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm remained 101 as of Friday. Fatalities have been reported across 22 ...
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North Carolina Governor Cooper Acts to Expedite Hurricane Recovery in Western NC with Surplus Goods Directive
Governor Roy Cooper issues an order to expedite donation of state surplus goods for Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina.
South Carolina sets record for pre-Election Day voter turnout
More than 1.5 million ballots were cast early in-person and absentee by mail for the 2024 general election in South Carolina.