Voters in western North Carolina cast ballots in tent after Helene damaged polling locations
Thousands of voters across four counties in western North Carolina cast their ballots in a tent on Tuesday. Election officials say FEMA provided the tents after seven polling locations were either damaged by Helene or being used in the recovery efforts.
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.
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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.
Western North Carolina sees record early voting despite Helene damages, adjustments
When Helene destroyed many parts of Western North Carolina nearly six weeks ago, voter turnout for the 2024 election was up in the air.
Farmers in western North Carolina face lengthy, costly recovery after Helene: 'We will rebuild'
Helene destroyed farmers' land, crops and equipment. In Henderson County, widely known for its apple farms, damages could reach up to $50 million for the county’s 450 farms.
It could take decades for nature to heal from Helene in Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. − As flooding, wind and landslides from Tropical Storm Helene devastated lives and property across parts of Southern Appalachia, the storm also wrought ecological destruction. Biologists and other experts are still struggling to reach areas of western North Carolina wrecked by storms to assess the damage.
Western North Carolina family affected by Helene shares tale of hope in the face of disaster
One of the hardest hit areas in western North Carolina was along Highway 9 between Swannanoa and Chimney Rock.
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.
Western North Carolina sees record voter turnout despite Helene challenges
Voters in western North Carolina have turned out in record numbers despite ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
'Heartwarming': Western NC sees record voter turnout despite Helene changes
In the western portion of the state, 59% of registered voters voted before Election Day -- that's hire than the statewide turnout of 57% of registered voters.
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How insurers are paying for Helene and Milton
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I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee border may be open by New Year's Day, NCDOT says
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee ... The reopening is part of ongoing efforts to ...
NCDOT: I-40 expected to reopen to 2-way traffic by New Year's Day after damage from historic Helene flooding
NCDOT said the traffic would be slower than normal, but officials anticipate a contractor completing a "stabilization project ...
I-40 in North Carolina to open by the new year, NCDOT says
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it expects I-40 across the state line to be open ...
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'Drastically different': How Helene upended ecology and habitat of Western North Carolina
Biologists and other experts are still struggling to reach areas of Western North Carolina wrecked by storms to assess ...
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 ...
New Belgium hosting North Carolina donation drive in wake of Helene. Here's how to help.
With Fort Collins' help, New Belgium Brewing hopes to fill a trailer with essential items and send it east to storm-battered ...