North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Helene death toll in North Carolina rises to 97
The death toll in North Carolina has risen to 97 as of Thursday morning, according to new data provided by the North Carolina State Department of Health and Human Services. Victim’s ages range from 4 to 97.
North Carolina county overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
Buncombe County officials overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff's office and data from the state.
Helene death toll drops by 30 in North Carolina's Buncombe County, officials say
Officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina, where Asheville is located, announced that the number of fatalities caused by Hurricane Helene in the county was overcounted.
North Carolina County Overcounted Hurricane Helene Deaths by 30
Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, miscounted the deaths during a period when communications were severely hampered by the storm, the sheriff’s office said.
North Carolina state officials: 41 people missing, four victims of Helene remain unidentified
North Carolina Emergency Management noted that the number of people missing is not a definitive count and will fluctuate.
All deaths found post-Helene examined: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count
The medical examiner's office has examined all decedents found after Helene, making a previous tally by Buncombe County seem to be an overcount.
North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff’s office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic storm.
Un condado de Carolina del Norte contabilizó 30 muertes de más por el huracán Helene
Un condado de Carolina del Norte contabilizó hasta 30 muertes de más causadas por el huracán Helene, informó la policía el martes con datos del estado, lo que redujo significativamente el número de decesos por la histórica tormenta.
Buncombe County, North Carolina, overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, officials said Tuesday.
A look at the impacts that remain following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell reports from Chimney Rock a month after Hurricane Helene flooded western North Carolina.
Where to find relief in Buncombe County one month post-Helene
Relief efforts have grown and changed over the past month following Helene's catastrophic path across WNC. Here's where to ...
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Even as conditions across western North Carolina improve, potable water remains a challenge for some
In areas like Buncombe County, people are drilling wells to have a backup water source in the event of future weather-related ...
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Buncombe County officials hold Helene recovery news conference in North Carolina
Officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina continue to provide updates on Helene recovery efforts in the county.Officials held a news conference at on Thursday morning.Watch it ...
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Buncombe County to resume regular operations where possible on Wednesday
More: Western North Carolina roads closed, travel nearly impossible after Helene To view Buncombe County departments ...
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How much will Helene affect property values in Buncombe County? Assessors already at work
Buncombe County has more than 130,000 parcels ... Boone, an expert in tax appraisal and assessment, is familiar with the ...
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Buncombe County update for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Grants for Farmers Farmers impacted by Helene can receive up to $3,000 for the Helene Recovery Grant from EmPowering Mountain ...