Buncombe County, Hurricane Helene

Buncombe County overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff’s office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic storm.
No more room: Outpouring of donations hits capacity in Buncombe County after Helene
A remarkable showing of support for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County has not only filled hearts and stomachs, but also all of the county’s storage space.
Helene death toll drops by 30 in North Carolina's Buncombe County, officials say
Officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina, where Asheville is located, announced that the number of fatalities caused by Hurricane Helene in the county was overcounted.
All deaths found post-Helene examined: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count
The medical examiner's office has examined all decedents found after Helene, making a previous tally by Buncombe County seem to be an overcount.
Hurricane Helene deaths overcounted by as many as 30, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says
Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now saying the state tally is 42 deaths for the county.
North Carolina County Overcounted Hurricane Helene Deaths by 30
Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, miscounted the deaths during a period when communications were severely hampered by the storm, the sheriff’s office said.
Un condado de Carolina del Norte contabilizó 30 muertes de más por el huracán Helene
Un condado de Carolina del Norte contabilizó hasta 30 muertes de más causadas por el huracán Helene, informó la policía el martes con datos del estado, lo que redujo significativamente el número de decesos por la histórica tormenta.
Buncombe County provides updates on Community Care Stations, NCDMV, restaurant operations
Buncombe County will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 23, except for most of the parks and two libraries.
Buncombe County residents encouraged to not burn debris following Tropical Storm Helene
Buncombe County and Asheville city residents are encouraged to not burn debris following Tropical Storm Helene. It's safer to ...
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Buncombe County Board of Elections approves revised Election Day polling locations
With more than 500 confirmed poll workers at the ready, Buncombe County has adequate staffing for all voting sites on Election Day.
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Buncombe County Schools To Reopen Friday
Buncombe County schools will reopen on Friday… nearly a month after Helene devastated the county. The district says four ...
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How much will Helene affect property values in Buncombe County? Assessors already at work
ASHEVILLE – In the days immediately following Tropical Storm Helene, employees at Buncombe County’s tax department worked ...
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Early voting begins Oct. 17 in Buncombe County, hard-hit by Helene
ASHEVILLE – Nearly three weeks after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, voters will soon begin showing up at ...
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Buncombe County update for Wednesday, Oct. 23
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How Buncombe County worked to bring back sports in days, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene
The process to bring sports back to Buncombe County took weeks and involved coordinating schedules and locations across the ...