Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
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Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its voting rules to make it easier for people to cast their ballots. Skyler Henry reports.
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters affected by Hurricane Helene. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the board's executive director about the changes.
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said more resources are needed in parts of the state hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees and more.
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the situation.
Helene destroyed a family-owned campground in North Carolina, leaving its owners facing a hard choice on how to move forward. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on resilience and hope.
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, joins "America Decides" to share his experience.
Special counsel Jack Smith's recently unsealed filing reveals new details about former President Donald Trump's alleged criminal scheme to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "America Decides" to take a look at the case against Trump.
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power and basic needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Tennessee officials are investigating a plastics factory in Erwin after 11 workers were swept away Friday by raging floodwaters from Helene. Five were rescued, two died and four others remain unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the investigation and rescue efforts.
President Biden will travel to North and South Carolina Wednesday for a first-hand look at the destruction left by Hurricane Helene. The death toll from the storm has now passed 160 people. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
The death toll from Helene has now passed the 160 mark, and hundreds more remain unaccounted for. In North Carolina, teams are desperately searching the mountains for possible survivors. Lilia Luciano reports.