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Walmart donates $10 million, Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Helene relief efforts

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Both Walmart and country music legend Dolly Parton are donating large amounts to Helene’s relief efforts. Walmart is donating $10 million and Parton announced a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation. Additionally, Parton’s East…

What we know after the Asheville flood

The Biltmore Estate is currently assessing damage and remains temporarily closed after devastating rain from Tropical Storm Helene caused catastrophic flooding in the Asheville area. “Due to significant flooding, impassable roads and widespread power outages in our region caused by…

Here’s how Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in western North Carolina in a near-worst-case scenario.

Hurricane Helene proved catastrophic for Appalachia, as the storm’s massive rainfall caused rampant flooding that devastated several cities and killed dozens of people. On Monday, the North Carolina State Climate Office provided a picture of the “monster storm” being almost…

Western North Carolina updates death toll as recovery from Hurricane Helene continues to progress

WLOS – As Western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, which struck on September 26, counties across the state are updating their death tolls as recovery efforts continue. TheN.C. The Joint Information Center shared the latest information with…

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Supplies arrive in North Carolina by plane and mule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Widespread devastation left behind Hurricane Helene came to light in the South on Monday, revealing a wasteland of splintered homes, smashed shipping containers and mud-covered highways in one of the worst storms in U.S. history. The…

How many inches fell in Asheville, North Carolina?

Tropical Storm Helene swept across western North Carolina and the Asheville area on September 27, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir failures, and countless downed trees. Widespread disruptions in cell service and impassable roads have left people cut off,…

There will be power outages throughout the ABC13 viewing area into the week

(WSET) — The impact of Hurricane Helene left the ABC13 viewing area lashed with wind and rain in recent days, and there were also dozens of tornado warnings spread across the area. RELATED: AEP working to restore power to customers…

“Cold front” moving south in Texas today; Helene on the way to Florida

A cold front, mostly in name only, moved through the northern third of Texas early this morning. Isolated storms caused disruption in the D/FW Metroplex with brief intensification into hailstorms, but these storms have largely taken their medicine and calmed…

How to help North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene • NC Newsline

As Western North Carolina continues Helene’s long road to recovery, here is an initial list of organizations where individuals can donate. North Carolina Disaster Relief FundDonations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund will go to nonprofit organizations that address…

Tropical depression becomes severe Hurricane Kirk

A storm over the Atlantic Ocean, currently called Tropical Depression Twelve, is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the week, which will be named Kirk once it reaches tropical storm strength. The tropical depression is…