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🏥 How to help after Helene

Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Charlotte
A portion of I-40 near the NC and Tennessee border that was severely damaged from Hurricane Helene.
All roads in Western NC are considered closed, and all travel to WNC should be avoided, according to NCDOT. | Photo by NCDOT
Western North Carolina and other communities received up to 24 inches of rain over the course of three days from Hurricane Helene. Cities like Asheville are without power, cell service, and supplies. Here’s how you can help our neighbors.

Where to donate

An aerial shot of downtown Boone flooded from Hurricane Helene.

King Street in Boone suffered heavy flooding from Helene.

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Photo via WCNC

Donation drop-off spots

Charlotte breweries are collecting essential supplies, especially water, to donate. Drop off at any of the following locations:
Emergency crews respond to fallen power lines.

Communications out of storm-ravaged areas like Asheville and Boone remain difficult due to fallen power lines.

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Photo via WCNC

Other ways to help

Do you have more ways to help? Send us an email and let us know.
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Tipsy Free Tuesday - A Go Jen Go Fundraiser | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Charlotte Marriott City Center | $25-$250 | Support women living with breast cancer during a night of fun, drinks, and giving back.
  • Piano Karaoke & Sing Along | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | Petra’s | $5 | Pick a song, grab the mic, and sing to piano accompaniment while on stage.
  • Girl From North Country | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre | $30 | Join a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in this Tony Award-winning musical.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • SouthPark After 5 | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Symphony Park | Free | Spend the evening listening to music from Shelley Ruffin and Landslide, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
  • That’s Novel Books Silent Book Club | Thursday, Oct. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Hex Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines | Bring your favorite book to read and discuss with fellow storytellers.
  • Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance | Thursday, Oct. 3- Sunday, Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Bojangles Coliseum | $25+ | Watch Mickey, Minnie, and more Disney characters take the ice in a show the whole family will enjoy.
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With October upon us and the school year in full swing, it’s a good time to pause and reflect (ideally with a cozy drink in hand): How is the student in your life doing?

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News Notes
Weather
  • Hundreds of thousands of Duke Energy customers remain without power in western North Carolina this morning after Hurricane Helene. Power has been restored to 1+ million customers. Duke deployed 18,000 personnel to help with storm response.
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  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools returns to the classroom today. The district canceled classes on Monday due to ongoing weather conflicts from Helene.
Community
  • Burke County residents can contact loved ones in the wake of Helene by using a welfare check form. Burke County Communications personnel will review each submission and process it accordingly. (WCNC)
Number
  • 150 — That’s the number of people rescued from flood waters in Chimney Rock. A restaurant owner told NBC News he believes 40% of the town remains after the storm. (WCNC)
State
  • The North Carolina National Guard continues to deploy military capabilities to help in western North Carolina. Crews are coordinating with local first responders to deliver critical supplies.
Health
  • A boil water advisory remains active for Belmont. Residents have reported discoloration in the tap water. Crews with the Belmont Public Works Department are flushing hydrants and working on a solution.
Cause
  • Trailers, trucks, and planes. Learn the many ways people in Statesville are getting critical supplies to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. (WCNC)
Real Estate
  • Kinship apartment units at Camp North End are now available for lease. Options range from studio to four-bedroom units. Amenities include a swimming pool and rooftop lounges. Book a tour today.
Biz
  • Charleston-based multifamily developer Greystar is relocating Charlotte operations from Dilworth to South End. Business will move to the 11th floor at The Line at 2151 Hawkins St. starting next spring. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Open
  • Lunch plans? Sweetgreen is now open in Uptown at 101 N. Tryon St., Ste. 101. This is the first location of the health-food chain in North Carolina. Take a look at the space
Active
  • Pickleball Charlotte is set to open its Northlake location on Monday, Oct. 7 after recent renovations, including new dedicated courts. Picklers can join a league or sign up for open play today.
Listen
  • Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson is out for the season after a torn Achilles. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
  • Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*
 
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Support from the Queen City
The village sign of Chimney Rock with widespread storm damage in the background.
The village of Chimney Rock in Rutherford County suffered significant flooding in the wake of Helene. | Photo via WCNC
In the wake of widespread devastation across western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, organizations across the Queen City have sent financial support to help thousands of people without food, water, power, or their homes in the aftermath of the storm.

Here’s a list of those donations so far:
  • Duke Energy Foundation committed $1 million to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene to provide food and emergency shelter.
  • The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation donated $3 million in partnership with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
  • The Charlotte Hornets donated $1 million benefiting American Red Cross and Second Harvest Food Bank.
  • Truist Foundation is donating $1 million to IT Disaster Resource Center, United Way Worldwide, and the American Red Cross.
  • Autism Kids is collecting donations to provide children living with Autism affected by Helene with books.

    Want to help? Check this list for your nearest supply drive.
 
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The Wrap
 
CLT_Jack VanderToll

Today’s edition by:
Jack

From the editor

A photo of a cattle farm atop a hill with trees on the horizon.

The mountains of western North Carolina hold a special spot in my heart. What has happened to this place I love in wake of Helene is difficult to describe. I took this photo at a friend’s farm in Waynesville, NC, which suffered heavy rain and widespread power outages.

City Editor Maria and I will continue to support our friends in the mountains by finding as many ways to help as recovery continues.
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