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    When does recovery begin for Western North Carolina?
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    When does recovery begin for Western North Carolina?

    Neighbors grabbed chainsaws. They jumped into pickup trucks and trudged through the muddy floodwaters. They cleared debris, prepared as much food as they could and went looking for missing friends and neighbors. As floodwaters begin to recede on Monday, hope…

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    Race for help amid devastation in Helene
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    Race for help amid devastation in Helene

    The rushing water rose five feet higher in the Swannanoa River than anyone had ever seen. On South Tunnel Road the ground disappeared, leaving a huge sinkhole full of asphalt soup. Houses floated away from the settlements. Bridges collapsed. The…

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    The aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Deliveries go to remote communities as death toll rises
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    The aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Deliveries go to remote communities as death toll rises

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A crisis erupted in western North Carolina Monday, three days later, as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-hit areas without power and cell service Hurricane Helene ripped across the southeastern…

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    Photos and videos show Helene's aftermath
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    Photos and videos show Helene's aftermath

    Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Village is under water after Helene The historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina was under water after Helene raced through the area. Photos and videos have captured “biblical devastation” in Asheville, North Carolina,…

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    What we know after the Asheville flood
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    What we know after the Asheville flood

    (This story will be updated) The Biltmore Estate is currently assessing damage and remains temporarily closed after devastating rain from Tropical Storm Helene caused catastrophic flooding in the Asheville area. “Due to significant flooding, impassable roads and widespread power outages…

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    The death toll rises amid rescue efforts
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    The death toll rises amid rescue efforts

    After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At least 90 people died Monday and more than…

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    When will distribution centers be set up?
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    When will distribution centers be set up?

    ASHEVILLE – While Buncombe County had not yet set up relief distribution stations following the historic flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene, one nonprofit had taken matters into its own hands and asked another national nonprofit to provide aid. The…

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    Asheville, NC, isolated by flooding. Latest news about electricity, cells and more
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    Asheville, NC, isolated by flooding. Latest news about electricity, cells and more

    Communities across western North Carolina are recovering after strong storms, heavy rains and severe flooding hit the state, leaving “biblical devastation,” authorities said. Tropical Storm Helene swept across the region on September 27th, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir…

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    The mayor is urging Asheville residents to conserve water and prepare for a possible long-term water outage
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    The mayor is urging Asheville residents to conserve water and prepare for a possible long-term water outage

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mayor Esther Manheimer spoke to News 13 on Sunday, September 29th about the devastation left here in the mountains by Hurricane Helene. She said this is a devastating and unprecedented storm situation and she is grateful…

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    How Helene became the perfect storm of destruction in the south
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    How Helene became the perfect storm of destruction in the south

    Hurricane Helene killing and destroying far and wide – from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina – its high winds, heavy rains and sheer size made for a perfect mix of devastation. The storm made landfall late Thursday along…

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