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Hurricane Helene claims 91 lives in North Carolina

Authorities confirmed at least 91 storm-related deaths from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina on Thursday, with many still unaccounted for. According to an update from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on Thursday afternoon, fatalities spanned 20 counties. Buncombe County reported the highest number of deaths at 42, followed by Yancey with 10, and Henderson with…