What’s open and safe to do in Cherokee after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina?
From Charlotte, travel to Cherokee via U.S. 74 West. (Note: U.S. 74 is a detour for roads closed by Hurricane Helene, so traffic may be higher than normal.) From Raleigh or Durham, take I-40 West to U.S. 74.
Helene survivors in western North Carolina are still in shock but finding hope
More than 70 search and rescue teams from across the country were dispatched along rivers and streams in western North Carolina. Locals helped guide searchers up the treacherous mountain terrain to look for survivors. In the week after the storm, hundreds of people were reported missing. Dozens are still missing.
Latest in Helene aftermath: What we know across Western North Carolina communities amid recovery
Avery County and the Town of Banner Elk remain under a state of emergency as of Oct. 18 due to wind and flood damage. Residents are asked to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The countywide curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. will remain in effect until further notice.
Hurricane Helene: More than 90 reported dead in North Carolina, 39 unaccounted for
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 95 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 39 people are unaccounted for.
Families in western North Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "This is home"
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.
Western North Carolina residents find "frustration on top of frustration" in Helene recovery
Three weeks after Tropical Storm Helene hit, official statistics still feel inadequate to describe what happened here.
Even as it copes with Helene, North Carolina’s recovery from past hurricanes remains incomplete
Floodwaters barreled up the front steps of Shadina Toudle’s trailer in Kenly, North Carolina, and lapped near her legs. She had slept through the worst of Hurricane Matthew, a historic 2016 storm that had strafed much of southeastern North Carolina.
Police in North Carolina recovering photos after Hurricane Helene
Police in Asheville, North Carolina are working to recover photos from flooded areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene underscores need for more solar-battery microgrids
For years, Duke Energy has studied the threats that climate change poses to its power grid. It has produced tomes forecasting ...
In Helene-battered towns, many schools are still closed. What that means for recovery.
Experts say when, or if, schools reopen will not only determine how families and school staff recover, but also how battered ...
84-Year-Old Man with Cancer Gets Free Tiny Home After Losing Everything During Hurricane Helene: ‘Pinch Me’
Incredible Tiny Homes gifted James Gregory, 84, and his seven dogs a tiny home worth $18,000 on Oct. 15 after the Tennessee ...
In Helene’s and Milton’s wake, faith-based disaster relief groups prepare for the long haul
This past Sunday, worshippers returned to Biltmore Church, a megachurch in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in ...
How will Helene affect voter turnout in the Asheville area?
There's uncertainty about what voter turnout might look like in Western North Carolina, considering some voters are facing ...
Biltmore Estate sets reopening date, even as parts remain closed due to Helene damage
America’s largest home will be fully decorated for the Christmas season, and estate attractions and restaurants will be open.
Rural North Carolinians are key for Trump's election chances in the swing state. Hurricane Helene upended their lives.
North Carolina is a critical battleground state for former president Donald Trump, but recovery efforts may thwart voting.
Asheville police seek owners of sentimental family photos recovered in Helene debris
North Carolina’s Asheville Police Department is trying to find the owners of dozens of family photos that were found by first ...
'It doesn't feel like enough': Boyd family donates millions to Helene recovery
A Knoxville family known for generosity hopes that their gift of $3.5 million will inspire others to give, big or small.