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Biltmore Estate in Asheville is scheduled to reopen in November after Helene-Schaden

Watch: Helene's devastation at Biltmore Village in North Carolina The video shows the devastation of Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina by Hurricane Helene. Parts of Biltmore's grounds suffered significant flood damage from Helene. Biltmore has furloughed an unspecified number of employees due to a “significant decline in tourism.” ASHEVILLE – A reopening date has […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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FEMA and state officials are meeting with the governor in Marshall to assess the damage and plan cleanup

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Gov. Roy Cooper traveled to Marshall, North Carolina, in Madison County, where he surveyed storm damage on the morning of Oct. 10 with Mayor Aaron Haynie, FEMA and state officials. According to a news release, the governor met with EPA Administrator Michael Regan after his visit to Marshall to assess […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Outages could last until Sunday; McDowell Co. confirms first death

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It has now been a week since Hurricane Helene slammed into western North Carolina with torrential rains and gale-force winds, causing deaths, power outages and a trail of destruction. 11:30 a.m. – Transylvania County Schools returns October 14th Transylvania County Schools told News 13 schools will remain closed next week with […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Samaritan's Purse responds to Hurricane Helene

The storm left a path of destruction across the Southeast, from the coast of Florida to the mountains of North Carolina. US disaster relief 013622 Give Samaritan's Purse is operating at five locations in four states after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast. President Donald Trump and Franklin Graham were in Valdosta, Georgia today […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Latest information on North Carolina's death toll and relief

(This article is being updated. Read our previous coverage here.) This article has been updated because an earlier version and headline contained an inaccuracy. Relief efforts continue in Asheville and western North Carolina, where a major disaster caused by Tropical Storm Helene has devastated communities, left roads impassable and thousands without power. There were only […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Asheville, NC, isolated by flooding. Latest news about electricity, cells and more

Communities across western North Carolina are recovering after strong storms, heavy rains and severe flooding hit the state, leaving “biblical devastation,” authorities said. Tropical Storm Helene swept across the region on September 27th, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir failures, and countless fallen trees. Widespread disruptions in cell service and impassable roads left people […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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View aerial photos of Biltmore Village

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Village is under water after Helene The historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina was under water after Helene raced through the area. Buncombe County officials announced Sept. 26 that residents of Biltmore Village in Asheville should be evacuated before Helene makes landfall. Now, thanks to Helene, the area […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Historic North Carolina village underwater after devastating damage from Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A historic village in western North Carolina is under water after suffering the brunt of devastating flood damage from Hurricane Helene. Branches, logs and a dumpster floated through Biltmore Village in Asheville, known for being built and owned by a single person. Resident Tammy Borgesen was among dozens of people standing outside […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Catastrophic conditions throughout Western North Carolina

Stephanie Rogers / BPR News Biltmore Village, Fletcher, the French Broad River Valley and Swannanoa Valley neighborhoods are in a serious and immediate flood danger zone. “If you live in a flood-prone area, you should take action now.” Those were the words Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder said during a 4 p.m. Thursday briefing on […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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Major WNC roads closed due to flooding and slides from Hurricane Helene

(WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation says portions of Interstate 26 and 40 are closed due to storm damage from Helene. HURRICANE HELENE: HIGHWAY PATROL advises WNC residents to stay off roads “All roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed. Motorists should not drive in this area, do not attempt to […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024