North Carolina, Hurricane Helene
Amid ongoing Helene recovery, early voting set to begin in North Carolina
As North Carolinians continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, early voting begins Thursday in the critical swing state.
What’s open and safe to do in Boone after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina?
Boone officials are welcoming visitors back for the fall season. But the area is still cleaning up after the storm, so there a few things you’ll want to know.
Electoral battleground North Carolina starts early in-person voting while recovering from Helene
Helene's arrival three weeks ago in the Southeast decimated remote towns throughout Appalachia and killed at least 246 people, with a little over half of the storm-related deaths in North Carolina. It was the deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005.
Unusual Snowfall Hits Towns Still Without Power From Hurricane Helene
Snow fell across parts of North Carolina still without power from Hurricane Helene on Tuesday.
Major challenges remain in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene
More than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, school systems in western North Carolina were still struggling with lack of water and damage. Schools are not set to reopen until the end of the month. NBC News' Kathy Park reports.
Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.
Snow impacts western NC mountain towns recovering from Hurricane Helene: 'Coldest air of the season so far'
People living in areas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene weeks later are now dealing with cold temperatures and snow.
92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
Gov. Roy Cooper said he is coordinating law enforcement agencies to protect first responders as the rise of misinformation has led to threats.
Western North Carolina under freeze warning: Where to find cold weather shelters, what to know amid Helene recovery
The NWS has issued a Freeze Warning in affect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday for the North Carolina mountains and northern foothills. What to know amid Helene recovery.
Snow falls on North Carolina's 'forgotten' mountain towns after Hurricane Helene
Winterlike weather has come early and will leave western North Carolina residents shivering, including thousands still without power nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene. Tuesday night, light snow fell above 3,
First snow of season eyes Helene-recovery areas in western North Carolina, East Tennessee
The weather has been exceptional since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, which has aided recovery efforts. However, a significant shift is on the horizon.
Hurricane Helene: 'Backbone of America' helping farmers across Southeast who lost billions in crops, land
Hurricane Helene has devastated farmland and killed livestock across the Southeast. Experts estimate agricultural damages ...
Misinformation around Hurricane Helene sparks problems for N.C. Republicans
Misinformation around Hurricane Helene is causing trouble for North Carolina Republicans. Queen City News’ reporting partner ...
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92 unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, 'dangerous flow of misinformation' ongoing: Governor
Cooper said. Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" ...
'They didn't make it': How Ukraine war refugees fell victim to Hurricane Helene
This family fled the Ukraine war and found peace in North Carolina. Helene's floodwaters killed two while two others remain ...
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Hurricane Helene Damage Strains Dialysis Care Nationwide
Hurricane Helene devastated a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid, which is used by about 80,000 ...
Many Schools Are Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Helene. Teachers Worry About Long-Term Impact
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so ...
Armed Man Arrested After Alleged Threats To FEMA Workers Helping Hurricane Relief
The North Carolina man was taken into custody near a FEMA vehicle while armed with a handgun and rifle, authorities said.