Over half of the 238 confirmed Helene-related deaths in Southeastern states in Helene’s path occurred in North Carolina
Sibelco announced on Thursday that production has restarted at its mining and processing operations in Spruce Pine
Help centers have opened and officials are working to help restaurants reopen
Water is expected to start flowing to parts of the area today
About 4 percent of the utility’s 80,0000 customers remain under a System Pressure Advisory.
The 36-inch bypass line at North Fork Reservoir was reconnected about 1 a.m. Thursday.
USAR operations included 3,133 resident assists, 200 rescues, 183 resident evacuations and 35 pet evacuations.
One crew had to stop work over the weekend to evacuate an unauthorized user who was hurt while in the park.
Hundreds of volunteers have been using private helicopters to deliver aid to Western North Carolina residents.
Because of Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting
