North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Opinion
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, community and country.
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 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.
North Carolina couple recount being swept away on couch during Hurricane Helene
Residents Howard and Lisa Ray from western North Carolina say they are lucky to be alive after devastating flooding during Hurricane Helene. The couple says despite the catastrophic flooding, their dog was able to survive the flood waters.
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,
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Hurricane-Hit Areas of Western North Carolina Lead Record-Breaking Turnout Across the State
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Lycoming County natives help North Carolinians address housing need
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North Carolina shatters early voting record
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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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North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sites
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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 ...
Debris removal continues in North Carolina in post-Helene cleanup
Debris removal efforts continue in western North Carolina on Oct. 31, more than a month after Hurricane Helene devastated the ...
Donald Trump Jr., Kristi Noem join Franklin Graham in Helene-torn North Carolina with Samaritan's Purse
Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Kristi Noem joined Franklin Graham of Samaritan's Purse to donate warm clothing to the people of ...