Biden surveys Helene's catastrophic impact in the Carolinas
President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina on Wednesday, as the storm's death toll now makes it the fifth-deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.
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The death toll from Hurricane Helene climbed again to 190 confirmed deaths, including at least 94 people in North Carolina. Helene is now the fifth-deadliest hurricane in U.S. history, with more deaths expected as search crews reach isolated areas in the Appalachian Mountains.
President Joe Biden flew over toppled trees, twisted metal and towering piles of debris in the normally tourist friendly downtown of Asheville, North Carolina, on Wednesday, as he took a tour by helicopter of Hurricane Helene 's path of destruction. At the same time, Vice President Kamala Harris was getting her own look at the storm's damage in Georgia.
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WCNC Charlotte is hosting a phone bank Thursday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. alongside the American Red Cross to accept donations. Call 704-329-3703 to make a donation.
Supply drive
The Charlotte Knights and iHeartMedia Charlotte partnered to host a Hurricane Helene supply drive on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Truist Field.
Donate money
WCNC Charlotte partnered with the American Red Cross to help gather donations to go to efforts that will help people impacted by Helene. We've launched a special web page where you can either select a monetary amount or enter your own. You can make donations using a credit card or PayPal account.