
Following the destructive path of Hurricane Helene, the South is left reeling from widespread devastation. The storm, one of the worst in U.S. history, has claimed over 130 lives and left a trail of destruction across six Southeastern states.
In western North Carolina, a crisis is unfolding as residents grapple with washed-out roads, power outages, and communication breakdowns. The death toll in the region continues to rise as emergency workers navigate collapsed infrastructure and severe flooding.