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.

Biltmore Estate staff, guests host impromptu wedding for couple during Helene

After a couple's dream wedding at the iconic Biltmore Estate was canceled because of Helene, staff and hotel guests came together to save the big day.

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.

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.

FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns

The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.

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.

Marietta man among 5 killed in plane crash at North Carolina airport

Marietta resident Matthew Arthur Fassnacht,was one of the five people on board the Cirrus SR-22 when it crashed. There were no survivors.

Metro Atlanta man details 'survival story' stranded in North Carolina during Helene

A metro Atlanta man shared his firsthand account of the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind in North Carolina where he says he was stranded for several days.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

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.”

Asheville flooding: Hurricane Helene drone footage shows swallowed city streets

Hurricane Helene’s remnants have dropped between a foot and two feet of rainfall in western North Carolina, devastating Asheville and other mountainous communities.