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 High School football highlights: 10.16 (Part 1) Upstate News High School football highlights: 10.16 (Part 1) High School football highlights: 10.16 (Part 2) Upstate News High School football highlights: 10.16 (Part 2) Game of the Week: Daniel vs Pickens Upstate News Game of the Week: Daniel vs Pickens