North Carolina, Swannanoa and Hurricane Helene
Swannanoa church becomes disaster relief hub as western North Carolina contends with Helene aftermath
As western North Carolina continues to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, First Baptist Church of Swannanoa has become a vital center for relief efforts. The church held its first Sunday service since the storm,
Swannanoa, North Carolina battles chaos and destruction in the wake of Hurricane Helene's fury
Houses, huge poles, trees, and almost everything else were wrecked as Hurricane Helene passed through Swannanoa, NC. Taylor's footage offers a distressing look at the abysmal state of the community. It’s tough to even imagine the losses that people incurred during the disaster.
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.
Western North Carolina communities hope for ‘some sort of lifeline’ after Helene damage
The situation is dire. Many North Carolina communities haven’t had fresh water, internet or cell service for multiple days.
Swannanoa church becomes beacon of hope as western North Carolina contends with Helene aftermath
Swannanoa church becomes beacon of hope as western North Carolina contends with Helene aftermath
In North Carolina, there was before Helene. This is the after.
A hundred years from now, they will be talking about this flood,” said one resident in Western North Carolina, where the extent of the disaster is only beginning to emerge.
Western North Carolina churches set up relief programs after deadly Tropical Storm Helene
After deadly Tropical Storm Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, churches in the area give back to those in need.
At North Carolina Churches After Helene, a Time to Grieve and a Time to Hope
As people headed toward First Baptist Church Swannanoa on Sunday, it was impossible to forget what had happened to their small mountain community in western North Carolina. Scattered across the landscape were broken pieces of life before the remnants of Hurricane Helene barreled through: chunks of asphalt,
Buncombe County Sheriff: 'Actively searching river, debris' in Swannanoa after Helene
Buncombe County's sheriff and Swannanoa's fire chief provide updates on the continued search and rescue efforts after ...
Photos: Rescue turns to grim recovery in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Search teams in the mountains of NC continue to search for victims, including in the hard-hit town of Swannanoa.
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Brittain Motors sending donations to aid with hurricane relief in North Carolina
The community of East Palestine, which saw thousands of donations pour in from across the country in the wake of last year’s ...
Helene’s death toll reaches 232 as one decimated North Carolina town still awaits FEMA help
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to approximately 232 people, with hundreds still missing, and numbers expected ...
The Troubling Quiet of North Carolina’s Cell Service Outages
Service has been restored in some areas after Hurricane Helene, but many people are still unable to communicate by phone, ...
North Carolina family 'thankful to be alive' after being rescued off roof during Helene floods
John Zara said he and his family are busy mucking out their Swannanoa, North Carolina, home after they were saved from the ...
Asheville's historic Black cultural center has taken on a new role in the wake of Helene
After Helene, the YMI, Asheville's Black cultural center is working to ensure aid reaches the most marginalized members of community.