Revised Death Toll in Buncombe County Lowers Hurricane Helene’s Fatal Impact
Raleigh, N.C. — A revised count of fatalities in Buncombe County following Hurricane Helene reveals that initial numbers were overestimated by as many as 30 deaths, significantly altering the storm’s reported toll. The county previously declared 72 fatalities, but has now aligned with the state’s confirmed total of 42 for the area. The error was … Read more