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Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina.

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Helene hit North Carolina as a tropical storm on Sept. 27, 2024, leaving death and destruction, particularly in the western part of the state.

Relief efforts for these mountain towns is ongoing, and the path to recovery will be a long one.

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The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer will continue to cover the storm’s aftermath as communities pick up the pieces and rebuild. Here are videos and aerial footage captured by N&O and Observer journalists on the ground.

You can read all News & Observer coverage of Hurricane Helene with no paywall at newsobserver.com/topics/helene-nc.

This story was originally published October 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM.

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Laura Brache
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Laura Brache is a former journalist for News & Observer, N&O
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina.