Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, miscounted the deaths during a period when communications were severely hampered by the storm, the sheriff’s office said.

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state.

Thousands of students returned to classrooms in western North Carolina for the first time since Hurricane Helene devastated the region. Hundreds of mental health counselors were brought in to help students with the transition back to school.

"Today, we remember those who lost their lives to this terrible and powerful storm and we mourn with their loved ones,” Gov. Cooper said.

When your opponents are accusing you of trying to subvert democracy, maybe don't suggest that it "makes a lot of sense" to ignore the will of the voters.

FOX News reporter Kevin Corke looks at changes made to absentee ballot rules in areas of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. A unanimous vote by the bipartisan board of elections in North Carolina relaxed restrictions on applying for absentee ballots,

Brevard is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Helene. What to know about road closures, hotels and lodging, restaurants and more.