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Bears Wire · 51m

Western NC school, college closures after Helene flooding: What we know so far

ASHEVILLE - Though information on school closures in Western North Carolina is still sparse, several schools and universities have now issued alerts in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Here's what we know so far from area educational institutions including WNC public school districts and colleges.

Charlotte Observer · 8h

At least 10 people dead in Western NC from Helene, 200 rescued from floods

With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.

USA Today · 12h

Helene flooding is 'catastrophic natural disaster' in Western NC

Helene, now a weakened post-tropical cyclone, left chaos and destruction across the Southeast. A damage estimate said the storm will cost billions.

Swathes of western North Carolina dark

Helene leaves devastation in western NC, thousands still without power

"This storm has brought catastrophic devastation to western North Carolina, of historic proportions," Gov. Cooper said.

Bears Wire · 1h

Power outage map: Where is the power out in Western North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said nearly 464,000 customers are without power due to catastrophic damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Power outage map: Swathes of western North Carolina dark after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the western part of North Carolina. See the map of power outages caused by the storm.

2h

‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads

Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, ...

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When will power be restored in Western NC? Duke Energy issues statement

In a statement, Duke Energy said a majority of customers are expected to have power returned no later than Friday evening, ...

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What’s open in Western NC? Where to get gas, groceries and more in Helene aftermath

Residents and local businesses from across the state have contributed to an interactive map, highlighting open grocery stores ...

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More than 500 troops have conducted 117 rescues in Western NC

Troops have conducted 17 rescue operations in the Chimney Rock area, and Hunt said the largest rescue operation saved 41 ...

4h

Watch western NC rivers on live web cams as Helene moves through the state

Potentially catastrophic rainfall is predicted for the southern Appalachians. Watch rivers rise on these USGS webcams.

Helene latest: 84 dead, over 1,000 people unaccounted for in western NC

The death toll continues to climb and some 2.5 million people remained without power Sunday as recovery in the Southeast US ...

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Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable after imminent failure warning; emergency repairs begin

The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.

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See photos and video from Helene’s devastation in the mountains of western NC

Waynesville firefighters search a car that was pinned by debris under a bridge on Richland Creek in Waynesville on Friday, ...

Hendersonville Times-News on MSN1h

Hendersonville, NC live updates: Five tropical-storm related deaths in Henderson County

All pleadings, motions, notices and other documents that were due to be filed between the dates of Sept. 26 and Oct. 14 will ...

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