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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rainfall Forecasts Were Good—So Why Was Helene So Catastrophic?
I see some perceptions that the amount of rainfall was unexpected or came as a surprise. This narrative is likely amplified ...
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.
Johnson County provides updates on recovery efforts after flooding from Hurricane Helene
Johnson County officials have provided an updated Hurricane Disaster Relief Bulletin for the week of October 21.
Some North Carolina nursing homes still don’t have water weeks after Hurricane Helene: ‘Unable to shower or wash hands’
Some North Carolina nursing homes remain without running water weeks after Hurricane Helene — leaving elderly residents unable to shower, wash their hands or flush the toilet without a bucket.
'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.