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70 confirmed storm-related deaths in North Carolina from Helene

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says there have been 70 confirmed storm-related deaths in the Helene State, fewer than the total previously reported for Buncombe County alone. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA…

Drone images show the full extent of Helene's damage

As Buncombe County and Asheville officials gave their press update Friday afternoon, the region's water issues remained top of mind. And despite significant repairs to the systems, there is still a long way to go. Although there is no set…

National Guard, state and federal rescue teams are searching for flood victims in Swannanoa

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Search teams from Urban Search and Rescue and the National Guard are in Buncombe County – particularly Swannanoa – searching for flood victims or victims in mudslide areas. Charlie Lubowicki, spokesman for the Federal Urban Search…

Watch footage of Asheville, North Carolina, before and after Helene's devastation

Aerial photos: Asheville before and after Helene Helene decimated parts of Asheville, North Carolina, leaving the city with flooding and weeks of damage that required repairs. Aerial photographs document the extent of Hurricane Helene's catastrophic impact on Asheville, North Carolina….

Latest information on Helene's recovery and death toll

(This article is being updated. Read our previous coverage here.) It's been a week since Tropical Storm Helene moved through North Carolina, bringing heavy rains to already flooded areas. The storm left devastated communities, impassable roads and thousands without power….

72 dead, more than 200 missing in Buncombe County

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — These are the Oct. 3 updates on recovery efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region on Sept. 26 and 27. 6:30 p.m. – Buncombe County sets up call centers Buncombe County…

Volunteer work, donation opportunities in all WNC districts affected by Helene

WLOS – For anyone who would like to help with Helene's recovery efforts, below are ways to get involved. Please email [email protected] for updates or other opportunities. This story was last updated on October 2, 2024 SINCAIR CARE Sinclair is…

61 dead in Buncombe County; The crisis in the water system continues

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — These are the live updates for October 2 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit Western North Carolina September 26-27. We will continue to update this story as new information comes to News 13…

Asheville, Buncombe County, has been without water for weeks as mains are washed away

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Several thousand feet of water pipes leaving Asheville's main water source will need to be replaced before water can be restored to much of Buncombe County. No one can access it at the North Fork…

57 dead in Buncombe County; Water and supplies are offered

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — These are the live updates for October 1 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit Western North Carolina September 26-27. 7:30 p.m. – Black Mountain leaders provide an update on the Helene damage Black…