Hurricane Helene Scrambles Mail and Early Voting Plans in North Carolina

North Carolina opens up early voting in shadow of Hurricane Helene

Early voting begins in the battleground state of North Carolina on Thursday, as the western part of the state still feels the impacts of Hurricane Helene’s flooding three weeks later. More than 400 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early

Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.

Amid ongoing Helene recovery, early voting begins in North Carolina

As North Carolinians continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, early voting begins Thursday in the critical swing state.

North Carolina schools reopen after Hurricane Helene

Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.

North Carolina officials take ‘emergency’ steps to ensure early voting amid recovery from Helene

Early voting is underway in the key battleground state of North Carolina. NBC News Correspondent Antonia Hylton joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how state officials are helping administer the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Early voting underway in storm-ravaged North Carolina

Early voting began today in battleground North Carolina as the western part of the state struggles to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez spoke with North ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Trump campaigns in North Carolina with early voting underway

Former President Trump on Monday made a swing through North Carolina, seeking to shore up his support in a crucial battleground state with early voting underway. “I’d like to begin by asking a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

North Carolina surpasses early voting record

North Carolina has set a new early voting record, the State Board of Elections announced Sunday. More than 4.2 million voters cast early ballots at in-person voting sites, officials said, adding ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.

As North Carolina begins voting, hurricane devastation complicates casting ballots

State officials are tracking impassable roads and contacting voters who requested absentee ballots to try to get them delivered.

Early voting kicks off this week in Georgia and North Carolina: What to know

Early voting kicks off this week in the key battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, giving voters an opportunity to participate in the democratic process at a time that’s more convenient ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Watch live: Vance campaigns in North Carolina as early voting set to begin

Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is holding a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, a day before early voting opens in the Tar Heel State. Vance is expected to encourage ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

North Carolina's role in the 2024 election as early voting starts

Early in-person voting is now underway in a second battleground state after kicking off in Georgia earlier this week. Voters in North Carolina began heading to the polls Thursday. CBS News campaign ...

More than 350,000 ballots cast as early voting opens in North Carolina

More than 350,000 ballots have been cast in North Carolina on the first day of early voting, according to data reported by the state's elections board. The North Carolina State Board of Elections ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

North Carolina Officials Report Record Turnout for First Day of Early Voting

The more than 353,000 ballots cast signaled enthusiasm in the battleground state, but the significance of the high turnout was unclear.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...

North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that at least 92 individuals are still missing after Hurricane Helene swept through the state nearly three weeks ago. In a press conference with the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Major challenges remain in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene

More than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, school systems in western North Carolina were still struggling with lack of water and damage. Schools are not set to reopen until the end of the month. ...

The Dish: Chef helps feed her North Carolina community after Hurricane Helene

It's been one month since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. "The Dish" returns to hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina, where chef Ashleigh Shanti is helping to feed her ...

FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain

When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.

Harris planning to vote by mail to ‘model behavior’

Vice President Harris will vote by mail ahead of Election Day as a way to "model" the different modes of voting for Americans, the campaign told reporters Saturday. The team, however, didn't ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Watch live: Walz, Bill Clinton rally voters in North Carolina as early voting begins

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential hopeful, and former President Clinton are campaigning Thursday in North Carolina as early voting kicks off in the Tar Heel State. Clinton ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Watch live: Trump courts North Carolina voters on last day of early voting

Former President Trump is campaigning in North Carolina Saturday afternoon, as early voting concludes in the Tar Heel State. Nearly half of all registered voters in the key battleground state had ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

North Carolina communities devastated by Helene determined to stay

Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.

Hurricane Helene Scrambles Mail and Early Voting Plans in North Carolina

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