Helene's death toll climbs to 40 in NC, I-40 East in Buncombe County reopens The Citizen 1 year ago Buncombe County leaders said there are now 40 confirmed deaths in the county related to Helene. Source: WRAL News Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp 'Pillars of the community': Helene kills 11 people from one Buncombe County familyDateOctober 9, 2024In relation toMarshallbergBuncombe County drops from lowest unemployment rate in NC to highest after HeleneDateNovember 28, 2024In relation toMarshallbergAccused drug ring supplier in Buncombe County gets 25 yearsDateFebruary 26, 2022In relation toNews