Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout
More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents from the mountainous western portion of the state continued to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina seeing strong voter turnout amid hurricane recovery
Saturday marked the first weekend of early voting in North Carolina. Overall, the state had strong numbers for turnout earlier this week even as western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Residents check out of Hurricane Helene emergency shelter but face uncertain futures
The emergency shelter at the Henry H. Brigham Community Center in Augusta closed on Sunday, forcing some families to seek ...
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 ...
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 ...
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating Hurricanes Helene ...
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.
FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene
FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to ...