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Jamie Guinn, a Minneapolis, N.C. native, suffered a fractured spine and a laceration to his head that got infected, but said no pain is worse to him than losing his wife, Melissa.

Avery County man released from hospital, reunites with sons after wife dies in Helene flooding

IS NOT VERIFIED. YOU CAN FIND IT ON FEMA DOT GOV. >> AND THE DISASTER AND ASSISTANCE SECTION AND IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT AND BACK WITH HIS SONS AFTER BEING HEARD WHEN HELENE HIT. THIS IS NEW OF A NEW PHOTO OF JAMIE GWEN WITH HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW. WE INTRODUCED YOU TO HIM LAST NIGHT. YOU MIGHT RECALL WHEN HE TOLD US WHAT HAPPENED DURING HELENE, HIS WIFE, MELISSA, WAS KILLED IN THE STORM. HE BROKE HIS SPINE AND IS NOW RECOVERING. QUINN SAID HE WOULD REMEMBER MELISSA HAS A GOOD

Avery County man released from hospital, reunites with sons after mother dies in Helene flooding

Jamie Guinn is being released from the hospital. 

Black Mountain sees rise in crime, misinformation hinders recovery efforts after Helene

Cell signals knocked out across western North Carolina

Pastor leads Helene relief efforts in McDowell County in the midst of losing contact with family after flooding

 Pastor leads Helene hurricane relief efforts in McDowell County

Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map

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'This is our livelihood': Mitchell County business owners face long road to recovery after storm Helene

Small communites rally together despite ongoing struggles

Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts

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After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery

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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.

Tracking the Tropics: Milton strengthens into hurricane

Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico

Republicans hold a 5-2 majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court and are seeking to grow that to 6-1 by unseating an incumbent Democrat in the November elections. Democrats, meanwhile, face a long path to retaking the court majority in time for the next round of redistricting.

Can Democrats stop GOP dominance in NC judicial elections? A key state Supreme Court seat hangs in the balance

2024 NC Supreme Court candidates Jefferson Griffin and Allison Riggs

The Panthers (1-3) are looking for its second win in the past three games after beating Las Vegas and falling short against Cincinnati. 

Panthers defense falls flat, Chicago beats Carolina 36-10

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Olivia Cooner, her boyfriend Eli Shipman and their dog are now staying with family on Topsail Island.

Burnsville couple, dog rescued after Hurricane Helene flooding trapped them for days

Olivia Cooner and her Corgi terrier dog on a boat after Hurricane Helene. Courtesy: @OliviaDeeee on Instagram

Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 -- Officially, Fayetteville native Joel Fleishman was an authority on nonprofit foundations. Unofficially, he was an unparalleled networker among the nation's rich and powerful.

CLAY RISEN: Joel Fleishman, influential N.C. expert on philanthropy, dies at 90

Joel Fleishman, Duke University 

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. -- The last time Drew McLean's parents saw him, he was marveling at the power of Tropical Storm Helene as it washed over their home in the mountains of North Carolina.

Still searching for their loved ones, a week after Hurricane Helene

Still Searching for Their Loved Ones, a Week After Hurricane Helene

Sunday night is expected to be enjoyable, with temperatures in the low 60s and mostly clear skies.

Sunny Monday with highs in the 80s before cooler weather arrives later this week

Temperatures tonight will be calm and mild 

The families of victims of the Hedingham mass shooting have filed a lawsuit against the accused shooter, his parents and the homeowners association.

Victims' families of Raleigh mass shooting file lawsuit against accused shooter, his parents and HOA

Oct. 13, 2022, shooting in Raleigh neighborhood

For more than 40 years, Kathy Poole and her husband, Richard Poole, have lived in their Black Mountain home for their entire marriage. Their toughest test swept through home when Helene moved into western North Carolina.


Couple working to rebuild in Black Mountain while battling cancer

Home of Kathy and Richard Poole

Some disaster recovery teams are tasked with recovering bodies of those swept away in mudslides, landslides or drowned in the historic flooding from Tropical Storm Helene. It's a sometimes traumatic assignment.

Nash deputy and cadaver dog perform grim, yet necessary job in searching for bodies along Lake James

Nash County deputy Jack Thorpe with cadaver dog

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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 near Tennessee line could be closed until 2025 after Helene

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

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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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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Within the span of about two weeks in July 1916, two tropical storms dropped more than 26 inches of rain over western North Carolina, leaving most of the rivers gushing out onto city streets. There are some similarities between this event and Helene.

A century before Helene, the great flood of 1916 left NC's mountains drenched

Flood of 1916

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 damage to cities, mudslides washing out highways

Mudslide closes I-40

Pet lovers will be happy to know that more than 100 animals from the Asheville Humane Society have been safely evacuated after Hurricane Helene devastated the mountain community.

Hundreds of animals safely evacuated from Asheville, western NC

More than 100 animals safely evacuated from Asheville Humane Society

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Power outages have decreased in North Carolina over the past few days following Helene.

About 145,000 customers still without power in North Carolina 

Online misinformation creates challenges for state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations

Pastor leads supply drive while responders search for his loved ones

Small communities rally together despite ongoing struggle

Curfew enacted in Black Mountain after rise in crime

Republicans seek 6-1 majority on NC Supreme Court in 2024 elections

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Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath

Claiborne scores three TDs and Wake Forest rallies past NC State 34-30

Streaky Tar Heels fall to Pitt for third-straight loss

Western NC farmers worry over Helene's impact on crops, cattle and produce

Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything

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Trump urges his supporters to deliver victory in his return to scene of first assassination attempt

Israel intensifies bombardment of Gaza and southern Lebanon ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

Chinese hackers access US telecom firms, worrying national security officials

Former New York governor and stepson assaulted during evening walk

The iconic Char-Grill on Hillsborough Street, a staple in Raleigh for over five decades, is up for sale as developers withdraw plans for a 20-story mixed-use building.


First Char-Grill is up for sale again

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NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Sturgill Simpson announces benefit show for NC hurricane relief

Sturgill Simpson Leaves His Old Sound (and the Spotlight) in the Rear View

Adults Night: 'Magic and Monsters' planned at Raleigh museum

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Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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

Triangle parade of homes

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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

State lawmakers to vote on initial Helene relief package next week

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

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

How the North Carolina Legislature Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene

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

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

Community event at NC State aims to address, reduce cancer disparities

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NC State's 'Zero-Waste Game' tackles stadium waste one bin at a time

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

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

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Caleb Williams and DJ Moore lead the way in Bears' 36-10 rout of Panthers

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Haynes runs for 128 yards, catches go-ahead scoring pass, as Georgia Tech gives Duke 1st loss, 24-14

Courage clinch a NWSL playoff spot with 2-1 win over San Diego 

Grayson McCall released from hospital, in good spirits after taking violent hit

NC Central beats Campbell 45-14 

3-time all-state pick Adelaide Jernigan commits to N.C. State for women's basketball

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North Carolina players announced for the 2024 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

Clayton pulls away from Southeast Raleigh in undefeated showdown as Aiden Smalls tallies 314 total yards

No. 12 Seventy-First unafraid of No. 20 Cape Fear as Nance scores 6 total TDs

Many people sent WRAL News questions about the lack of internet and cell service after Hurricane Helene.

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

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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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 election officials grapple with Helene's impact

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.

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

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Volunteer pilots deliver supplies, hope through Operation Airdrop

Take flight with Operation Airdrop to deliver supplies to the mountains

Flooding, mudslides not typically covered by homeowners insurance

Hundreds of gas stations offline in western NC

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

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

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Mike Walden: NCSU Index shows no signs of imminent recession

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

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As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses

US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, logging surprisingly robust growth

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

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