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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 is still reeling a week after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene State officials released […]

By John Fenwick

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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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 timeline for when water and power service can be fully restored, officials said all personnel […]

By John Fenwick

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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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 and Rescue team, said 30 more canine teams may arrive in the Swannanoa area Thursday […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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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. Across the Southeast, the storm has killed at least 200 people since its historic landfall […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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FEMA and Buncombe officials provide an update on Helene's recovery

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. 10:00 a.m. – FEMA joins Buncombe County officials for morning update Buncombe County officials were joined by a FEMA representative on Oct. 3 for a morning […]

By John Fenwick

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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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 partnering with the Salvation Army for Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief. Your donation will help […]

By John Fenwick

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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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 throughout the day. 7:00 p.m. – President Biden approves request for military personnel and equipment. […]

By John Fenwick

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Drone footage shows historic devastation in Asheville, NC after Helene

Severe weather and historic flooding from Hurricane Helene killed at least 100 people across the Southeast, including in Asheville, North Carolina, where residents are struggling for resources amid gas and water shortages. Since the system made landfall late Thursday in the Big Bend area of Florida, there have been hundreds of water rescues in the […]

By John Fenwick

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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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 floods sent the tractor-trailers crashing into mangled heaps. Mud and branches, as well as food […]

By John Fenwick

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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10 North Carolinians Dead, Hundreds Rescued from Helene, Gov. Cooper Says

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — (10:00 p.m.) – Western Carolina University (WCU) And UNC Asheville (UNCA) shared updates about campus conditions after Helene. “Conditions at UNC Asheville are difficult,” Chancellor Kimberly van Noort said in a written statement shared on social media Saturday evening. Noort said there was significant tree damage and parts of the campus […]

By John Fenwick

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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

FEMA and Buncombe officials provide an update on Helene's recovery

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

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

10 North Carolinians Dead, Hundreds Rescued from Helene, Gov. Cooper Says

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