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At least 10 people dead in Western NC from Helene, 200 rescued from floods

With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.

Detroit Free Press · 2h

Western NC school, college closures after Helene flooding: What we know so far

ASHEVILLE - Though information on school closures in Western North Carolina is still sparse, several schools and universities have now issued alerts in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Here's what we know so far from area educational institutions including WNC public school districts and colleges.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Helene flooding is 'catastrophic natural disaster' in Western NC

Helene, now a weakened post-tropical cyclone, left chaos and destruction across the Southeast. A damage estimate said the storm will cost billions.

Helene damage to North Carolina

Charlotte Observer · 5h

‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads

Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, Haywood, Jackson, Rutherford, Watauga and Yancey counties are closed, according to a news release issued by Cooper’s office Saturday night. That affects nearly 70,000 households.

YAHOO!News · 6h

Western North Carolina ravaged by Helene. See photos and videos across the area

After making landfall in Florida, Helene devastated the southeastern U.S., fully submerging some towns in North Carolina.

WRAL · 8h

Western North Carolina emergency shelters open for Helene aftermath

Emergency shelters have been opened in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which brought historic flooding to the area.

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Power outage map: Swaths of western North Carolina dark after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the western part of North Carolina. See the map of power outages caused by the ...

Watch western NC rivers on live web cams as Helene moves through the state

Potentially catastrophic rainfall is predicted for the southern Appalachians. Watch rivers rise on these USGS webcams.

The Herald-Sun4h

NCDOT says all roads in Western NC should be considered closed, even the big ones

The N.C. Department of Transportation said Friday that all roads in the region should be considered closed. Torrential rain ...

North Carolina picks up the pieces after ferocious Helene punch: Live updates

The governor said Helene dropped 10 to 29 inches of rain on the mountains in parts of the state, resulting in ...

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See photos and video from Helene’s devastation in the mountains of western NC

Waynesville firefighters search a car that was pinned by debris under a bridge on Richland Creek in Waynesville on Friday, ...

Biden approves Tennessee emergency declaration as South wakes up to Helene aftermath

President Joe Biden added Tennessee to a list of states requesting emergency funding as multiple states wake up to widespread ...

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Biden approves FEMA aid for Florida counties hit by Helene

FEMA announced Sunday that President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for hard hit areas in Florida. FEMA announced that along with Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, federal aid ...

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