North Carolina woman uses Instagram to reunite lost photos swept away in Helene's floods with their owners
Taylor Scheneker posts photos she’s found along the debris field of the Swannanoa River in the hopes of reuniting them with their owner.
North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina man offers Thanksgiving feast of hope to 5,000 Helene survivors
The event will mark exactly two months since Hurricane Helene unleashed its destructive force in the Southeast, leaving a trail of devastation behind in western North Carolina.
Donald Trump wins North Carolina, AP projects
Donald Trump has won North Carolina, the Associated Press projects.
Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'
The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.
Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city
One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Rare US Constitution copy sells for $9 million at North Carolina auction
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago and sent to states for ratification, was sold for $9 million at a North Carolina auction.
Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other
The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.
Hurricane Helene weather reports from college student go viral
An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.
Sheboygan County hurricane relief effort generates $60K+ in supplies
A Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office hurricane relief effort collected tens of thousands of dollars worth of supplies for Asheville, North Carolina.
How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
Asheville flooding: Hurricane Helene drone footage shows swallowed city streets
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have dropped between a foot and two feet of rainfall in western North Carolina, devastating Asheville and other mountainous communities.
Driver killed as flooding swamps North Carolina after Tropical Storm Debby
A motorist in North Carolina was killed over the weekend after officials say they drove their vehicle into raging floodwaters and were swept away.
Man dies after falling 400 feet at Grand Canyon
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.
Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs
An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.