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Before Kim Ashby and her husband Rod could finish getting dressed, the power of the surging Elk River ripped their house off its foundation and carried them away. Ashby hasn't been seen since Friday.

Lee County family fighting to find missing teacher swept up in floodwaters from Helene

<p>ARE STILL BRINGING PEOPLE TO SAFETY. &gt;&gt; ALI COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER IS MISSING AFTER HER AVERY COUNTY HOME WAS SWEPT AWAY BY FLOOD WATERS AT THIS PHOTO HERE. THIS HAS COME AS BE AND THIS IS A PHOTO OF HER HOME IN ELK PARK SCENE FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER. INCREDIBLE WRAL'S REALLY DANLEY SPOKE TO ASHBY'S FAMILY ABOUT THE DESPERATE SEARCH TO FIND HER. &gt;&gt; WE HOPE SHE'S OK. WE KNOW SHE'S SCARED. RODS O'BRIEN RATHER THAN PAY THE FAMILIES TOGETHER. AND WE JUST WANT HER BACK HOME. &gt;&gt; ON THURSDAY, STANLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, KIM ASHBY AND HER HUSBAND RIDE WITH 2 THEIR RIVERSIDE VACATION PROPERTY IN ELK PARK TO REMOVE VALUABLES BEFORE THE STORM CAME THROUGH. JUST TO COME A DINGER, KIM'S DAUGHTER SAYS WHEN BROAD OPEN THE FRONT DOOR ON FRIDAY HE KNEW THEY WERE IN DANGER AND HE NOTICED A QUARTER OF THE HOUSE HAD ALREADY BEEN WASHED AWAY. &gt;&gt; AND AS SOON AS HE SAW THAT, HE WENT RUNNING INSIDE, TOLD HIM TO GET DRESSED BEFORE THE COUPLE COULD FINISH, GETTING DRESSED THE POWER OF THE SURGING ELK RIVER RIPPED THE HOUSE OFF OF ITS FOUNDATION AND CARRIED THEM AWAY. THIS IS A PHOTO OF ASHBY'S PROPERTY BEING TAKEN AWAY BY THE FLOODWATERS AND THEY HIT AN EMBANKMENT OR A TURN AND THE HOUSE IS KIND OF A COLLAPSED IN ON THEM. I GUESS THEY RE WAS SO GRAB EACH OTHER AND WE'RE FLOATING AT SOME POINT. THEY GOT HIT BY A TREE AND A SEPARATE IN THE WATER. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME KIM ASHBY WAS SEEN HOLDING ONTO A MATTRESS BEING TAKEN AWAY BY FLOOD WATERS. ROB WAS FOUND THE NEXT DAY 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE PROPERTY. HE IS RECOVERING AND REFUSING TO LEAVE THE AREA UNTIL ASHBY IS FOUND. &gt;&gt; CHRISTIAN CHENEY'S THE PRINCIPLE OF STANLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL. HE SAYS THE NEWS OF ASHLEY'S DISAPPEARANCE HAS HIT THE COMMUNITY HARD AND THEY WANT HER HOME. TEARS HAVE BEEN SHED. WE MISS YOU AND THAT, YOU KNOW, WE WE WANT YOU BACK HERE SAFE AND WE WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THAT WILL COME TO BE IN THAT THAT WILL HAPPEN. &gt;&gt; SEARCH AND RESCUE IS UNDERWAY. &gt;&gt; ASHLEY WAS LAST SEEN WEARING A RED SHIRT AND BLACK PANTS AND ELK PARK. WE'LL LEAD ITALY, WRAL NEWS. WE'LL STAY ON TOP</p>

Family remains hopeful but fears the worst in search missing woman in Avery County

Family remains hopeful but fears the worst in search for missing woman in Avery County

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages

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Wake County man risks life to rescue woman from floodwaters

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Helene an 'apocalyptic disaster' for NC town of Canton, mayor says 

Officials release identities of 2 who died in Haywood County floods; 7 still missing

Biltmore flooding: Estate closed, Biltmore Village owners return to survey damage

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Witnesses describe heart-wrenching moments as 2 young children die following Raleigh fire

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Buncombe County leaders said there are now 40 confirmed deaths in the county related to Helene.

Helene in western NC: Death toll climbs to 40 in Buncombe County

No power, no cell service, no water: Western NC struggling to navigate catastrophic impacts of Helene

Wilson officials are considering almost $50 million in incentives for the company, which would start hiring in 2025. It's the latest pharmaceutical company to target Wilson.

Johnson & Johnson eyes $1B, 420-job expansion in Wilson, sources say

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) â President Joe Biden was set to survey the devastation in the mountains of Western North Carolina on Wednesday, where exhausted emergency workers continued to work around-the-clock to clear roads, restore power and cellphone service, and reach people left stranded by Hurricane Helene. The storm killed at least 133 people and hundreds more were still unaccounted for on Monday night, four days after Helene initially made landfall.

Biden plans survey of devastation in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130

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Emergency Management officials are working to get more food and water to communities cut off by washed-out roads.

Washed-out roads hamper efforts to deliver food and water to isolated communities in western NC

With a lack of cellular service, Asheville and surrounding areas have become black holes for communication in the wake of Helene, especially as loved ones struggle to connect with people they haven't heard from.

No cell service: Estimated 90% of Asheville is offline as people struggle to reach loved ones

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Two correctional facilities in western North Carolina were evacuated Monday due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

Flooding forces evacuation of 2 western NC correctional facilities, 400 inmates relocated

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From Ellenboro's back roads to Chimney Rock Village's popular drag, downed trees and flood debris hamper travel.

Tourist faves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure have piles and piles of debris after Helene's floods

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One person was killed, and another was hospitalized Monday night following a crash on NC Highway 210 near Harnett County.

One dead, another hospitalized after SUV and box-truck crash shuts down NC Highway 210 near Harnett County

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WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner explains why Helene was such a catastrophic storm for Asheville and all of western North Carolina.



Ask the meteorologist: Why was Helene so devastating for NC mountains? 

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Aerial footage is giving us a better idea of the devastation in western North Carolina as a result of catastrophic flooding and mudslides from Hurricane Helene.

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

Mudslide closes I-40

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Western North Carolina was crippled by historic flooding and life-threatening conditions from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. Many organizations are working to support those in need during this difficult time.

How to help: Western NC residents devastated by Helene

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Emergency shelters have been opened in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which brought historic flooding to the area.

Western North Carolina emergency shelters open for Helene aftermath

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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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A look at damage in North Carolina and the Southeast as Helene moved through the state on Sept. 27, 2024. 

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Calling NC 211 after Helene passes: Lifeline helps with disaster response, resources

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WRAL's Brett Knese gets an inside look at an Asheville RV park that was decimated by flooding from Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville, other western NC areas wait for help in the aftermath of Helene

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Floodwaters pose health risks for those in impacted areas

Witnesses share their desperate efforts to save two children in Raleigh fire

Witnesses share their desperate efforts to save two children 

Man jumps in to save woman trapped in floodwaters 

Man jumps in to save woman trapped in flood waters 

NC mountain towns wiped away, awaiting more resources 

Looming port strike could add delays to Helene recovery in NC

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Here's how Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the South

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Raleigh firefighters join effort to help in Hurricane Helene rescue operations

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

Stay out of the water: Floodwaters pose risks of infection

Asheville, Buncombe County leaders distribute critical supplies after Hurricane Helene devastation

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Jimmy Carter and hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday

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Israeli military warns several Lebanese communities near the border to evacuate

The IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival in downtown will wrap up its final year year in Raleigh without one of its headlining acts. 


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Billy Joel played PNC Arena in Raleigh on Feb. 9, 2014.

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

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

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

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

NC lawmakers to return next week as cost of Helene recovery looms large

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Fierce North Carolina congressional race could hinge on other names on the ballot

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UNC students can't use digital IDs to vote on Election Day, NC Court of Appeals says

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

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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

Wake schools list $200M in HVAC needs, as school board weighs how to fix them

NC State warns community about recent string of vehicle break-ins at residence hall, Greek Village, StateView Hotel

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

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NC State's Davin Vann organizes Hurricane Helene relief supply drive

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Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

Pete Rose, baseball's hit king, has died at 83

Duke football off to first 5-0 start since 1994 under first-year head coach Manny Diaz

Lea: This wasn't your typical Panthers loss, chins are up in the locker room

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How high schools are helping those affected by flooding in western NC

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.


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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."

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Get a sneak peek at the new WRAL documentary, "Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina," and explore the age limit to buy tobacco products. 

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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is facing pressure from people in his own party to take more action to substantiate denials about allegations that he made lewd and racist on a pornographic website. 


Robinson offers 'complete cooperation and full transparency' in probe of porn-comments report 

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Northern Wake Senior Center works to curb fall frequency 

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

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Tom Snyder: Legislation, regulation is needed now, before AI reaches a 'Skynet' moment

NPower North Carolina's Nick Allen sees young people stepping into tech sector job gap

Triangle Tech X 2024: Top leaders gather to tackle STEM talent gap

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The US could see shortages and higher retail prices a if a dockworkers strike drags on

California governor vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

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