Avery County is one of the spots in our area where Helene hit the hardest. Channel 9 was with rescue crews Tuesday as they searched for survivors.

After Hurricane Helene blew through Avery County, the principal of Cranberry Middle School in Elk Park. made a list. “We have taken the class list from every grade – Pre-K through 8th grade – and we’ve written everybody’s name down,

They have no power, water, or cell service and limited Wi-Fi to send messages, and no way to get out in an emergency.

It is unusual to see Chinook helicopters land in Banner Elk, N.C., at the base of Beech Mountain, delivering much-needed supplies to a disaster zone. But that is what happened

Avery County is one of the spots in our area where Helene hit the hardest. Channel 9 was with rescue crews Tuesday as they searched for survivors.