North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
Election 2024: Live swing state updates
With the winning of Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, Donald Trump is the winner of the 2024 presidential election with 277 electoral votes to Kamala Harris' 224.
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
Rare US Constitution copy sells for $9 million at North Carolina auction
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago and sent to states for ratification, was sold for $9 million at a North Carolina auction.
Winter blast plunges North Carolina, Tennessee into freeze after Hurricane Helene
The change in the weather has only added insult to injury for residents in areas that are still waiting for their power to be restored.
More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.
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.
Nearly 200 miles of historic Blue Ridge Parkway reopens in Appalachia following Helene
Rangers warn visitors should use extreme caution if they venture off the parkway, as assessments of the many trails have not been completed.
North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
Jamie, Melissa Guinn had been together 17 years when Hurricane Helene flooding in North Carolina claimed her life.
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.
Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Biden visits North Carolina Wednesday amid Hurricane Helene devastation
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
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.”
Texans working to help areas devastated by Helene
With 84 people dead and hundreds still missing in the aftermath of Helene, agencies from across the country are helping with the recovery effort, including some from North Texas.
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.
NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson hospitalized following 'incident' at campaign event
Robinson's campaign said he was being treated for second-degree burns.
Man accused of plotting to kill Trump allegedly kept 1,000-pound beast in his living room
Failed Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh has a lengthy arrest record in Guilford County, North Carolina, where he was once a resident of Greensboro.
Children's book sparks fire in North Carolina family's van
Firefighters in North Carolina responded to a vehicle fire caused by a lithium battery in a children's book.