Thursday, Oct. 17, marked day one of early voting in North Carolina. A total of 5,700 residents cast their ballots during in-person early voting in Buncombe Co.

The destruction Tropical Storm Helene brought to Buncombe County caused a few changes to this year's election procedures. Here's what to know.

Nearly three weeks after Helene, early voting begins in North Carolina Oct. 17. There will be fewer early voting poll locations in Buncombe County.

Urban Search and Rescue or “USAR” teams are continuing their work in Buncombe County. To report a missing loved one in the Asheville city limits, call Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110. In the County,

Seventy-six out of 80 early voting sites in 25 counties hit by Helene will open as planned. Why it matters: Early voting starts Thursday across all 100 counties. It's become the most popular way to cast a ballot in North Carolina during presidential election years.

After Tropical Storm Helene ripped through Western North Carolina two weeks ago, tax assessors are in the field. Reappraisal could see a delay.