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NBC News reports North Carolina has had more than 100 deaths as a result of the destruction from Hurricane Helene.

Tracking Helene's impact: More than 100 deaths reported in NC, search power outages in NC

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Buncombe County leaders share update on Helene recovery efforts

Guided by the light: Former NASCAR driver finds man in need of help while piloting helicopter over western NC

Greg Biffle brings supplies to man in Banner Elk

Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him

Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood Are Putting On A Live Holiday Concert You Can Watch At Home

Helene's devastation in NC: See aerial views of damage to cities, mudslides washing out highways

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Asheville moms share stories of evacuating hunreds of miles to seek critical care in Raleigh & out of state

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Marshall overwhelmed by mud: Residents struggle to dig out after Helene flooding

The town of Marshall, North Carolina, is covered in feet of mud, and people are wearing masks due to dust in the area

Before and after images show mud, loss in Old Fort

Old Fort, NC, October 2024

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Scott Lassiter, who is running for a southern Wake County seat against Democratic Sen. Lisa Grafstein, is an assistant principal at a middle school for students with disciplinary problems. He's on paid leave as school officials look into his role in removing a student after an altercation.

Senate candidate suspended with pay from school job as district probes role in breaking up fight

Scott Lassiter, Wake County Water and Soil Conservation District supervisor

Bob Stansell said he and his wife are trying to make life somewhat normal for their three children in Canton, North Carolina, but there's only so much they can do in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Families picking up the pieces in Canton as Helene cleanup & recovery continues

Rescuers Push Through Helene Debris to Find People and Restore Power

Only 0.7% of Buncombe County residents had flood insurance when Helene flooded their properties. 

5 On Your Side: Most of western NC didn't have flood insurance to pay for Helene damage. What's next?

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After meeting with the NCDOT, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the stretch of I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee border will be closed for months after being washed out by Tropical Storm Helene.

I-40 closure near NC/TN line will last months, says Pete Buttigieg

Saturday vs. Wednesday: I-40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee line

We'll see some sunshine Thursday afternoon once the clouds clear out, and the humidity will stick around for a few more days before crisper air moves in.



Another warm and humid day on tap Thursday; drier pattern ahead

Hour-by-hour temperatures for Thursday, Oct. 3

It's easy to take for granted the ability to fill up a gas tank, hop in the car and pull up your navigation. However, some people traveling in and out of western North Carolina this week to assist in the emergency response faced challenges without those services.

Sleeping on floors, seeking gas and cell service: North Carolina National Guard overcomes challenges to deliver Helene help

National Guard delivers water in Asheville area

Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina said that 90% of the power could be restored as early as Friday.

Cooper predicts 90% of power restored in western NC by week's end

Gov. Roy Cooper spoke with reporters on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

FEMA can help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.

How to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene; $6.2 million distributed to survivors

Flooding aftermath in Asheville

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Kirk strengthens into Category 4 storm, could bring dangerous surf conditions to NC

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One-thousand soldiers from Fort Liberty's Infantry Battalion Task Force will be deployed to western North Carolina to help with recovery efforts.



1,000 Fort Liberty soldiers wait to deploy to western NC

Fort Liberty responds to Helene

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WRAL News is covering the impact, aftermath and cleanup from Hurricane Helene, from the flooding as far west as the Tennessee border to tornado damage in Rocky Mount. 
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Map: County-by-county coverage of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

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Tracking Helene's impact: Search power outages in NC, number of deaths by NC county

What, where and how to give to support western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Help North Carolina rebuild: Ways to give money, goods, volunteer to help western NC

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How to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene

Pisgah High School's football stadium was significantly damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. The stadium was also destroyed by a flood in 2021.

Pisgah High School football stadium floods from Helene

Explore the best fall and Halloween events in Raleigh, NC, from family-friendly pumpkin patches and corn mazes to thrilling haunted houses and Halloween festivities.


Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2024 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

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Conditions in western North Carolina after Helene are why expecting mothers are evacuating western North Carolina to get critical care. WRAL health reporter Grace Hayba spoke with these mothers, including one in Raleigh, to learn what's next for them.

Expecting mothers in western NC share experience with healthcare in wake of Helene

Triangle Parade of Homes returns, homes worth as much as $5.3 million participating

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Sky 5 video shows Helene damage to Watauga County

Sky 5 surveyed storm damage on Thursday in Watauga County, North Carolina.

Sky 5 gives bird's eye view of Helene damage in Avery County

Answering viewer questions about lack of internet and cell service from Hurricane Helene

1,000 soldiers from Fort Liberty set to respond to Helene relief effort in western NC

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Unfathomable devastation: McDowell County faces historic loss in wake of flooding

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Cement truck rear ends car, blocking Durham Freeway

Wells Fargo robbed in Cary on Kildaire Farm Road

Hundreds wait outside Asheville grocery store for food giveaway

Hope Mills man charged with murder of 25-year-old man after turning himself in

Mixed verdict for 3 Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating

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Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley

What's next after prosecutors reveal new evidence in Trump's 2020 election interference case

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

The Triangle Parade of Homes, known as North Carolina's largest open house, has returned this year with more than 240 homes open to the public.

NC craft brewers help with Hurricane Helene relief

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Weekend best bets: Selma Railroad Days, Triangle Oktoberfest

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49th annual Selma Railroad Days Festival is this weekend

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'Land of Oz' reports minor damage from Helene

Land of Oz opens ticket sales for 'Wizard of Oz Festival' in September 

Out & About

Fact-checking Vance and Walz claims from vice presidential debate

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Fact-check: Does Laurie Buckhout support national abortion ban with 'no exceptions?'

Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

NC superintendent plans more than $100M request to lawmakers for Helene-affected schools

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How the North Carolina Legislature Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson criticized for skipping vote on Helene emergency declaration

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson didn't vote on state's Helene emergency declaration, records show

NC election officials grapple with Helene's impact

Wake schools looking into Athens Drive reading assignment

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Wake schools adopts environmental sustainability policy

Wake County school leaders urge NC lawmakers to uphold HB10 veto for school vouchers

Wake school leaders take a stance against private school voucher expansion bill

Wake County school leaders share concerns with plan to expand school vouchers in NC

'We had entire roads collapse:' Road closures make it harder for western NC towns to get supplies, aid

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'He died from vaping:' The rise of vaping among teens in NC

Place your bets: The top 5 sports Americans wager money on

Wife of Hamas hostage from North Carolina fights for his freedom

If Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor, his name will remain on ballots

Hurricanes chasing a 7th straight playoff bid with a different look

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Duke puts unbeaten record on the line in ACC challenge against QB Haynes King, Georgia Tech

NC State, Wake Forest meet with both teams seeking 1st ACC win

Seeking to avoid third straight loss, UNC hosts unbeaten Pittsburgh

Hurricanes raise more than $280,000 for Hurricane Helene relief

Watch unbeaten teams Southeast Raleigh & Clayton in the HighSchoolOT Game of the Week

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Georgia extends season, South Carolina coaches want to as well: How other state associations are responding to Helene

Predicted winners for all 170+ games in week 7 of the high school football season

The Huddle: Surprising teams, underwhelming teams, & an NC alums in the NFL update

Undefeated Watch: Week 7 features 32 perfect teams, 4 matchups between unbeatens

Republican State Sen. Danny Britt contacted Elon Musk through an assistant of former President Donald Trump. Trump then communicated with Musk to provide additional Starlink satellite terminals.

Helene recovery: NC lawmaker teams up with Elon Musk to help restore internet in western North Carolina

Starlink receivers are headed to western North Carolina to help get people devastated by Hurricane Helene get back online.

North Carolina elections officials say they're working to ensure voting still happens in areas damaged by flooding and mudslides from last week's powerful storm.

NC elections officials scramble to get ready for voting in western NC amid Helene's damage

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With a rise of teens vaping in the state, advocates have called on lawmakers to address what they call a "loophole" in state law that is allowing young people to get easier access to tobacco products.


NC's vaping registry bill: What's the loophole that advocates are concerned about and why Big Tobacco stands to benefit

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of severe weather across the U.S., with more than 1,495 tornadoes recorded this year, making it the second-most active year on record.

Tornado activity is increasing and moving east, scientists say

Hurricane Helene has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of severe weather across the U.S., with more than 1,495 tornadoes recorded this year, making it the second most active year on record.

Climate change is expanding tornado activity, scientists say

A tornado ravaged Springfield Middle School in Lucama on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. The next day, Drone 5 flew over the school to survey the damage.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes through a Donald Trump social media post where the former president said, "I saved Flavored Vaping in 2019 and it greatly helped people get off smoking. I raised the age to 21, keeping it away from the kids. Kamala and Joe want everything banned, killing small businesses all over the Country. I'll save vaping again."

NC vs. federal tobacco laws

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Flooding, mudslides not typically covered by homeowners insurance

Hundreds of gas stations offline in western NC

Protecting consumers from dangerous products sold by Amazon

Consumer Reports tests if dressers comply with STURDY Act

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How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out

Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

PCBs at NC State: Dorms, library, classroom buildings test positive

Investigations

Tweener Fund will invest $778K in Triangle startups in Q3

Grace Ueng: Why 'practice makes perfect' is misleading

Donald Thompson: Renaming DEI isnât enough to boost employee engagement

NC approves $29.9M incentives package for J&J unit eyeing $1B plant in Wilson

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The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how

More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low

Here's how Starlink satellites are getting western NC back online

Raleigh catering company to deliver 12,000 meals to western NC this week

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Volunteer pilots airdrop donations to isolated, rural communities in western NC

Family

Go Ask Dad: Magic - Helping western North Carolina after the hurricane

Pullen Park Holiday Express announces 2024 dates, when tickets go on sale

Go Ask Dad: Jumping power

'No duh,' parents are stressed: What the surgeon general recommends to fix that

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Big Walmart Holiday Deals event Oct. 8-13

Target Circle Week coming Oct. 6-12 with big discounts and daily deals

Top grocery deals valid Oct. 2-8 plus list of sales on donation items for hurricane victims

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