26. A powerful storm in Bakersville, NC, caused the basement to flood two days before Hurricane Helene arrived. Courtesy of Helen's Restaurant The basement flooded 4-5 feet that day, Donna said.

Water services in Bakersville remain relatively uninterrupted ... The storm hit the Western North Carolina mountains and river valleys Sept. 27, washing away homes and businesses and taking ...

BAKERSVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ... One business shattered by flood waters is building a new road forward — literally. “When I first got back here on Friday I had to swim to get the ...

Western North Carolina's small businesses and restaurants have shown impressive resilience in the months after Hurricane Helene. Helen’s Restaurant in Bakersville, once a town staple ...

In some cases, around half of flood insurance policies have been dropped. Stephanie Buchanan, a resident of Bakersville, N.C., didn’t know she didn’t have flood insurance until her belongings ...

Although the McKinneys escaped flood damage ... Charlotte to Bakersville, a trip that normally takes less than two hours. The McKinneys say communities in western North Carolina have spent ...

In Bakersville, community spirit is shining ... One business shattered by flood waters is building a new road forward — literally. "When I first got back here on Friday I had to swim to ...