With death toll at 95, Helene is the deadliest tropical storm in NC history
According to a press release from Governor Roy Cooper’s office, 95 people are confirmed dead and 26 remain missing.
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Private pilots self-organize to deliver emergency supplies to western North Carolina
In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, private pilots sprung into action, performing both search and rescue and supply drop missions in hard-hit areas.
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
The number of deaths stood at 225 on Friday; two more were recorded in South Carolina the following day. It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.
One Year Later: How Greensboro Is Still Recovering From EF2 Tornado
On Sunday, April 15, 2018, an EF2 tornado touched down on the eastern side of Greensboro.