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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…

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….

How to help and what to donate to flood victims in Western North Carolina, Asheville flood

Relief efforts are underway in hard-hit western North Carolina, including Asheville, which was declared a major disaster area following Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 hurricane at landfall. Communities are recovering from catastrophic floods that caused extensive damage and flooded roads…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina destroys businesses and breweries in the River Arts District

ASHEVILLE — Overlooking the River Arts District, the Riverlink Bridge, a central gateway between downtown and West Asheville, has become something of a gathering place as residents suffer from historic damage to businesses during the devastating flooding caused by Tropical…

The weather in the Hendersonville and Brevard areas is deteriorating

Category 4 Hurricane Helene is expected to impact beyond Florida Hurricane Helene is expected to strengthen, bringing severe flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge. The City of Hendersonville has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene's impact on…