Bounty & Soul, which provides fresh produce and wellness education to the community, started a Helene Relief Fund to support local efforts to provide food and hot meals in Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed the state’s first relief package to address Hurricane Helene’s devastation

A North Carolina family is mourning the loss of 11 loved ones in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as residents and officials continue search and rescue efforts.

This a developing story — check back for updates. North Carolina lawmakers approved $273 million for Hurricane Helene relief on Wednesday, as the western part of the state continues recovery efforts.