Flood Devastation Deepens Across Western North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene, responders gauge widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. Power restoration progresses with Duke anticipating most customers back by Friday, though remote areas face weeks without electricity. Flooding swamped Spartanburg Highway stores, a landslide destroyed a home near Shaw's Creek, infrastructure suffered with I-40 washed out and a one-lane path created on Old Fort Mountain, and officials urge rapid aid to isolated residents while noting at least some critical facilities reopen.