North Carolina football player dies following battle with rare lung cancer

The University of North Carolina is mourning the loss of football player Tylee Craft, 23, who passed away from a rare form of lung cancer.

Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community

A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.

Concert for Carolina to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims

North Carolina natives Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and other stars will take the stage in Charlotte to raise money for victims of Hurricane Helene.

Texas drone teams help Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Communities in Tennessee and the Carolinas are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. A Texas-trained drone team is there taking part in search and recovery efforts.

Hurricane Helene weather reports from college student go viral

An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.

How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns

Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.

Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain

Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.

Biltmore Estate temporarily closed after Helene slams North Carolina area

The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”