Leave roads in western NC open for emergency vehicles and rescue crews.

He’s backkkkkkkkkk….but only for a few days! Steve Udelson is joining us from retirement to help with post Helene coverage. It was so great to work with him tonight!

Asheville, the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office has wi-fi. If you need to reach out to your loved ones. We are at 205 College St in downtown Asheville.

The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is live. If you’re able to give, please consider a donation to help North Carolinians as they clean up and recover from Helene. You can donate at nc.gov/donate.

As we begin another day of storm rescue and relief efforts, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all first response teams working to help save lives and help those who have been greatly impacted by #HeleneNC. Stay safe. 📷 credit: Michigan Taskforce 1

Misinformation can spread quickly after a disaster, causing confusion and distrust within communities struggling to recover. Unfortunately, we’re seeing this during our response to Hurricane Helene. Sharing rumors online without first vetting the source and verifying facts

As cellphone towers come back online in Western NC, remember these tips:

Taking a moment from Helene coverage to announce I have been promoted to Sunday evening anchor at WSOCTV . It’s been a busy year and even busier month, but I couldn’t be prouder of the work our team has done or more thankful for the opportunity.

We won't stop until the work is done. The full force of the federal family continues to work around the clock to aid both #Helene & #Milton recovery efforts forward.

Since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC more than three wks ago, we’ve seen an outpouring of support and assistance from across the nation. Here’s a glimpse at what we’ve been able to accomplish when we work together. #NCStrong #HeleneNC Need assistance? ➡️egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

Check out my latest story from WNC:

Ian Epstein made everyone smile. Before he was a flight attendant, the Charlotte resident sold campers at Camping World in Concord. His former coworkers tell me he was especially skilled and in his time there, he was one of the best salesmen in the company WSOCTV

#NEXT at 5:30 : A Channel 9 Exclusive honoring fallen heroes. WSOCTV Hannah Goetz

We are at the White House talking to administration officials about President Trump’s first 100 days. Coverage tonight at 5&6 on WSOCTV and this Sunday on The Political Beat

In honor of Mother’s Day….not a dry eye on the field at my little cousins senior night in Rock Hill last week 🥹

Happening now: details and live images from the campus on channel nine

ICYMI: my story last week out of Cabarrus County NC . Deputy Singleton showed kindness and compassion to this driver and she tells me it changed her life.