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GOP congressman for western North Carolina decries ‘outrageous’ Helene rumors
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) on Tuesday sought to dispel what he called conspiracy theories and hoaxes about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, with a page on his official site titled “Debunking Helene Response Myths.
Western North Carolina shops and restaurants could use our help from afar — here’s how
Gifts for others or yourself can be bought online from Hurricane Helene-damaged retailers in towns like Chimney Rock, Black Mountain, Asheville and more.
From rescue to recovery: The grim task in flood-ravaged western North Carolina
As floodwaters from Helene recede, the gruesome task of recovering victims continues across flood-ravaged western North Carolina.
How Helene Has Upended North Carolina’s Election Plans
With 13 counties devastated by flooding, the state is trying to make sure that residents can still vote. Candidates have been forced to abandon door-knocking and phone banks.
Yes, people in western North Carolina can access any available network connection
Cell service continues to improve in the Carolinas with an estimated 80 percent of access to cell service in the region restored.
Hurricane Helene most hurt GOP and independent voters in North Carolina: What to know
The destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene could alter the outcome of the presidential election given its impact on 1 million swing-state residents.
Photos: Rescue turns to grim recovery in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Search teams in the mountains of NC continue to search for victims, including in the hard-hit town of Swannanoa.
Western North Carolina receives more than $27M in FEMA funds
More than 104,000 North Carolinians have registered for assistance from FEMA as of Monday, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. FEMA has paid more than $27 million to disaster survivors who have applied for individual assistance funds as of Saturday.
‘The power of water.’ How Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins
A week after Helene, the smell of death overpowers the cool mountain air over the isolated twisting roads of devastated rural western North Carolina.
In Wake of Helene, Western North Carolina Artists Find Their Livelihoods Devastated
Asheville's River Arts Distric took a direct hit. The Asheville Arts Council estimates that 80 percent of its buildings were damaged.
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from Hurricane Helene.
Swannanoa church becomes disaster relief hub as western North Carolina contends with Helene aftermath
As western North Carolina continues to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, First Baptist Church of ...
Duke Energy map shows how badly some areas of North Carolina were hit by Helene
According to Duke Energy's website, there are still over 80,000 customers without power across western North Carolina as a ...
Responding to rumors: Combatting FEMA misinformation in North Carolina
Agents say funding isn't running out for North Carolina any time soon and resources will not be moved away to Florida.
Western NC officials speak out on what donations are needed
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - It’s been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Helene landed in Western North Carolina and the entire ...
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FEMA, strained by second major hurricane in two weeks, says troops will remain in North Carolina
The hundreds of FEMA staff on the ground in western North Carolina will remain and will not be redeployed to Florida in ...
Musician Ben Folds to hold concert benefiting Western NC. Here’s when & where
Ben Folds will hold a concert later this month benefiting North Carolinians affected by Helene. The concert, scheduled for ...
What is happening in Western NC? Updates on towns ravaged by Helene
Many towns in the western part of the state are still recovering from Helene's devastation. Here are progress updates as of ...
After the storm, North Carolina faces daunting task of housing survivors left homeless
With hundreds of thousands still without power and an untold number of homes destroyed, the hunt for long-term shelter begins ...