Southerners stay in touch the old-fashioned way after Helene cuts roads, power, phones
Isolated and without electricity or phone service since Hurricane Helene in
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Many in Ashe County were already hurting. Then the storm hit
Economic factors including a lack of affordable housing, child care issues and stagnant wages had more than doubled the number of people the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and its partners served in the last two years.
In Watauga County's mountain towns, community members rally following Hurricane Helene's devastation
Communities in Watauga County hit hardest by Hurricane Helene have taken to helping each other as they wait for outside help to arrive.
Attorney General Josh Stein on how to identify charity scams in the wake of Helene
As communities in western North Carolina begin to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many want to provide support to those who need it most. But with that surge in generosity sometimes comes a rise in scams.
Two Watauga County residents confirmed dead after Helene, officials say
Watauga County officials say two residents were killed by landslides after Helene swept through mountain communities. Numerous other injuries have been attributed to the storm or clean-up efforts.
Flooding from Hurricane Helene damages schools in Watauga County
Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to Watauga County homes, roads and buildings. Schools have been closed this week as a result, but it may be a long time before some of them reopen.
Due to Helene, early voting might get late start in western North Carolina
As of Tuesday, local elections offices in 13 of the 25-county federal-disaster declaration area of western North Carolina remained closed.
Asheville residents describe aftermath of Hurricane Helene as city prepares for long road to recovery
Days after Helene swept through western North Carolina leaving a path of destruction in its wake, many are still without power.