Just weeks after Helene hit North Carolina, state officials said it was the deadliest tropical storm in state history. As of Monday, state officials confirmed 95 fatalities and at least 26 were reported missing as a result of Helene’s impact in Western North Carolina. It comes as progress is being made to reopen and rebuild Western North Carolina following its devastating destruction. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said 5,000 people are still without power compared to 1 million after the storm. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reopened 789 roads out of 1,200 roads that were closed as a result of the storm. The NCDOT said about 2,000 employees and 900 pieces of equipment are working to reopen roads that remain closed. State leaders also said Helene’s response was the largest and fastest integration of U.S. military …
