N&O, Observer journalists raced to where Helene hit Western NC hard. Read our coverage.
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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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To really comprehend the damage Helene left behind in North Carolina, you had to see it, and hear the stories of people who survived.
News & Observer and Charlotte Observer journalists joined forces to do just that as soon as it was safe to get on the ground after Helene’s heavy rain, flooding and landslides started Sept. 27.
In addition to the historic destruction, loss of life and uncertainty in Western North Carolina, the journalists found resilience and creativity among people much more accustomed to welcoming tourists than FEMA staff.
Below are some of our stories focused on hard-hit communities.
To read all of our Helene coverage visit charlotteobserver.com/topics/helene-nc or newsobserver.com/topics/helene-nc.
This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 4:51 PM with the headline "N&O, Observer journalists raced to where Helene hit Western NC hard. Read our coverage.."
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