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How deadly was Helene in North Carolina, Asheville? Using the numbers

It may be hard to believe, but it has been a week since Tropical Storm Helene hit western North Carolina, leaving behind destruction, death and now a sense of uncertainty about the future in the cities that are working tirelessly…

The National Guard is sending aid to the hardest-hit cities

For some members of the North Carolina National Guard, the mission became personal. These were their cities. They flew over wastelands of destroyed homes, destroyed roads, and downed power lines. From the air, they could see once-pristine mountain forests destroyed…

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…

How Hurricane Helene’s damage collides with the 2024 presidential election

After Helene’s destruction, recovery efforts resume The Southeast is still searching for hundreds of missing people after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction. WASHINGTON — The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene collided with the politics of the 2024 presidential…

President Biden promises Helene help “as long as it takes”

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden reassured communities affected by Hurricane Helene that…

The death toll rises amid rescue efforts

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At least 90 people died Monday and more than…

Helene inundates North Carolina with historic flooding and outages

(This story has been updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. Video has also been added.) Helene’s streak of destruction has brought historic rainfall, flooding, power outages and winds of 140 miles per hour across the Southeast. But it…

Flooding in Tennessee leaves over 50 people stranded on roof of Ballad Health hospital

WATCH: Helene flash flood causes power outages in Carolinas Tropical Storm Helene left millions of people in the Carolinas without power as Gov. Roy Cooper assured residents they would weather the storm. More than 50 people wait to be rescued…

Why JD Vance’s attack on Tim Walz hurts all military veterans

Major General of the Army Randy Manner (retired) | Fayetteville Observer In a move that moves from political rivalry to outright disgrace, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s potential running mate, has accused Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s vice presidential nominee, of “stolen…

Vance’s attack on Walz’s military service is disrespectful to veterans

By attempting to discredit Tim Walz’s military service for political reasons, JD Vance has turned both men’s military service into a political tool rather than a shared value. Trump comments on Democrat Tim Walz Donald Trump speaks to Kamala Harris’…