Upstate News 40 confirmed deaths in Buncombe Co., some looting reported WSPA 7 News September 30, 2024 BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Officials in Buncombe County confirmed 40 people have now died there as a result of Helene. Post navigation Previous Band wondered why fans were singing wrong lyrics…label print…Next Cleaning up after Helene: Spartanburg County Related Stories Work pauses on Church Street Bridge as Greenville welcomes basketball fans Upstate News Work pauses on Church Street Bridge as Greenville welcomes basketball fans FedEx driver in Greenville accused of stealing from package Upstate News FedEx driver in Greenville accused of stealing from package Greenville woman attends State of the Union Upstate News Greenville woman attends State of the Union