At the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ largest annual gathering, a grateful community reflects on the storm’s impact.
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A Homegrown Grocery Giant Stumbles After Helene
In Western North Carolina, Ingles is the flagship supermarket. But Helene has dealt the brand a major blow.
In Junaluska, A Historic Church Gathers After the Storm
This historically Black community just outside of Boone has weathered quite a bit over its 200 years.
In Meat Camp, Neighbors Fled Rising Waters, Landslides
Residents recount riding out the storm as Hurricane Helene devastated their rural mountain town of 2,300.
Helene Poses Big Problems for Mail Service in Western NC
From medication to ballots, the U.S. Postal Service is a critical delivery method.
Helene Left Some NC Elder-Care Homes Without Power
Hurricane Helene knocked many elder-care facilities off the power grid, but state rules don’t require them all to have backup generators.
Utilities Problems Prompted UNC-Asheville Campus Closure
The university canceled classes through October 28 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power and water.
‘The Semester is Not Done’
As many colleges cancel classes after Hurricane Helene, students worry about the state of their campuses.
A Disaster No One Saw Coming
We knew Hurricane Helene was going to bring rain. We didn’t foresee it delivering devastation so widespread its impact will be felt for years.
The Long Road to Recovery
North Carolina has about $5.5 billion reserved for emergencies, but it will take several weeks to assess storm damage.