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. Continue Reading Previous: Watch: Sky 4 flies over Canton, North Carolina damage from HeleneNext: Cleaning up after Helene: Spartanburg County Related Stories Suspect arrested in death of man at Greenville County, South Carolina, apartments, deputies say Upstate News Suspect arrested in death of man at Greenville County, South Carolina, apartments, deputies say Man wanted in deadly stabbing arrested in Asheville, North Carolina, officers say Upstate News Man wanted in deadly stabbing arrested in Asheville, North Carolina, officers say Haywood Community College expands scholarship program for students impacted by Helene Upstate News Haywood Community College expands scholarship program for students impacted by Helene