Data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce showed the unemployment rate rose from 2.5% in September to 8.8% in October.

North Carolina is offering to buy the homes of Hurricane Helene survivors who qualify for a FEMA-funded special program as one option to move forward on the path to recovery.

North Carolina’s Gov.-elect Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he is “eager” to work with President-elect Donald Trump to deliver hurricane relief to the state. Earlier this year, western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene,

Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as they wait for more aid.

Shawn Hendrix, a Mr. Beast employee, spoke to Top Story about ongoing relief efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. He noted significant cleanup and rebuilding progress but emphasized that those struggling before the storm are now facing even greater challenges.

Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.

Submitted Photo Kevin Weaver of Brocton is pictured holding a chainsaw while in North Carolina. Weaver visited the area twice to help the community recover following Hurricane Helene. Weaver, who is a member of Missions of Helping Hands,

Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.