The level of destruction could have far-reaching implications beyond the immediate damage to the flooded communities, especially if it has any impact on voting.

North Carolina election officials say they will do everything in their power to ensure that voters in the crucial presidential swing state will be able to cast their ballots despite the

North Carolina election officials are working to ensure that over 7 million voters can cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential election, despite widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in the western part of the state.