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.
Biden visits North Carolina Wednesday amid Hurricane Helene devastation
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
Biltmore Estate temporarily closed after Helene slams North Carolina area
The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.
Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."
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.
NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson hospitalized following 'incident' at campaign event
Robinson's campaign said he was being treated for second-degree burns.
Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.
Waffle House employee shot dead by agitated customer; Police searching for gunman
Police in Laurinburg, North Carolina, are searching for a Waffle House customer who fatally shot an employee after becoming agitated over a food order.
Judge strikes down North Dakota's abortion ban
A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.
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.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley returning to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium for exhibition game
Hurley won two national championships and was a first-team All-American under former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski from 1989-93. Hurley is still the NCAA’s all-time assists leader with 1,076.
Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away
Onlookers can be heard screaming and repeating, "Oh my god!" as the whole house drifts into the Atlantic Ocean.
Kamala Harris calls for tax breaks, lowering costs for Americans at North Carolina rally
The vice president promoted a set of economic proposals during her visit to North Carolina Friday that included a ban on price gouging on groceries, new tax breaks and lowering the cost of living for Americans.
Driver killed as flooding swamps North Carolina after Tropical Storm Debby
A motorist in North Carolina was killed over the weekend after officials say they drove their vehicle into raging floodwaters and were swept away.
Plane carrying Carolina Panthers players veers off runway, gets stuck in mud
The Panthers were returning to Charlotte after playing a preseason game in New England Thursday night. They lost 17-3.