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

Wife & mother of four children killed in Helene flooding, husband still hospitalized

<p>DETAILS ABOUT THAT AND A LOOK AT OUR WEEKEND FORECAST HERE THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEKEND COMING UP. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, ANTHONY DAMAGE. ROADS WASHED OUT HOMES AND BUSINESSES. THIS IS JUST A SMALL GLIMPSE INTO THE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE IN AVERY COUNTY. AND ITS OF THAT IS LEFT OF THE HORRORS THAT ENSUED. &gt;&gt; WHEN FLOOD WATERS SLAMMED INTO THE COMMUNITY. TONIGHT'S WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES SPOKE WITH A MAN WHO WAS SWEPT AWAY ALONGSIDE HIS WIFE AND SOME OF THE WORST OF THE FLOODING. HIS WIFE DID NOT SURVIVE. CARLY, THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS KIND OF TRAUMA. &gt;&gt; ENJOY AND SHE MOTHER TO 4 SONS, A WIFE, A SISTER AND GONE TOO SOON. &gt;&gt; IN AVERY COUNTY, MOMENTS ON A MOUNTAIN FLIPPED WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. &gt;&gt; AND WITHIN AN HOUR, MY ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. &gt;&gt; JAMIE, GWEN TALKS TO US FROM A HOSPITAL BED. HIS BACK IS FRACTURED. HIS HEART IS BROKEN BECAUSE THEY FELL IN YOU GOT BECAUSE YOU REALLY DO BUT WONDER GOAL FOR GOING. THAT'S HIS WIFE, MELISSA. THEY SHARE AN 8 YEAR-OLD SIDE. THE ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS NOW SITS ON SLATS OF WOOD. WHEN REMEMBERS WHEN IT STARTED CRUMBLING. JUST REMEMBER BILLION. &gt;&gt; I GUESS PRESS BIDEN. BILES FALLING ALL AROUND ME IN. I CAN REMEMBER IT LIKE IT IN MY HEAD. I GUESS THIS IS I'M GOING TO THEN MOVEMENTS. A MUDSLIDE TOOK THEIR HOME OFF OF THIS CLIFF. &gt;&gt; INTO THE RIVER BELOW. AND I GOT HERE, MY WIFE I CAN REMEMBER IS ON HER STREET AND BUY WATCH. I'LL ENOUGH WARNING FOR GOING TO GRAB THEIR SON BEFORE ANOTHER MUDSLIDE AND THEN WHEN I GOT A LITTLE BOY, I STARTED SCREAMING FOR MY LIFE BECAUSE I COULDN'T HEAR ANY MORE. &gt;&gt; AND THEY TURNED AND LOOKED AT ME SAID, I THINK MOMMY'S GO. MELISSA. GWEN. &gt;&gt; FUNNY, HARDWORKING. AND A VICTIM OF HELENE. &gt;&gt; AND THE WEATHER MUCH MONEY YOU GO BOWS. I PLAY ANYTHING. IT WILL BRING THEM BACK. &gt;&gt; IN OCTOBER, 18TH WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE 10 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. GLENN TELLS US THAT HE'S SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AS LOVED ONES. HE'S GOTTEN A LOT OF SUPPORT</p>

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

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

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

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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

A farmer in western North Carolina shared photos with WRAL News from farmers across Transylvania County who have lost the majority of their crucial crops, produce and cattle.

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

Capturing a Community in Ruin

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

CJ Bailey threw two touchdown passes in relief, but NC State (3-3, 0-2) remained without back-to-back wins this year. The Wolfpack lost starting quarterback Grayson McCall as he absorbed a vicious hit in the first quarter and was carted off the field.

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

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Banner Elk leaders are advising residents and business owners to leave the area due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

Banner Elk leaders advise residents to seek safe shelter elsewhere due to Helene devastation

On Thursday, Sky 5 flew over Banner Elk to survey the damage from Helene.

Temperatures peak in the 80s this weekend before we cool off much of next week.

Warm weekend weather lingers ahead of fall cold front next week

Patchy fog Saturday night, Oct. 5

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

It's the third consecutive loss for UNC (3-3, 0-2). Omarion Hampton paced the offense with 106 yards rushing and a score.



Streaky Tar Heels fall to Pitt for third-straight loss

Monday through Wednesday, we covered Ashe, Watauga and Avery Counties. Here are the people we met along the way.

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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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North Carolina data shows the state has had more than 100 deaths as a result of the destruction from Hurricane Helene.

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

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

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Sturgill Simpson has announced a special benefit concert supporting disaster relief efforts in the state on Oct. 21 at Booth Amphitheatre. 

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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

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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

Flooding aftermath in Asheville

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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris pledged ongoing federal support and praised the "heroes among us" as she visited North Carolina on Saturday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, her second trip in four days to the disaster zone.


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'It all really got to her': Family mourns loss of wife to Helene, says she'd be alive if they had cell service

Helene flooding destroys McDowell County couple's home just months before their wedding

Donald Trump hosts town hall in Fayetteville, blasts Biden administration's response in NC to Helene

Pisgah Memorial Stadium devastated again by floodwaters, this time from Helene

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The Supreme Court opens its new term with election disputes in the air but not yet on the docket

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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.


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NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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

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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

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

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

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Due to Helene, UNC moves men's basketball scrimmage date, location

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

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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.


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Volunteer pilots deliver supplies, hope through Operation Airdrop

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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 murder of 25-year-old man after turning himself in

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Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

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

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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

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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

Weekend best bets: Selma Railroad Days, Triangle Oktoberfest

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