Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery

Misinformation has become a hurdle on the path to recovery as locals work to rebuild the communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Some Republicans, including former President Trump, are spreading false claims Washington is intentionally withholding aid to people in Republican areas.

Meanwhile, many cities and towns across North Carolina remain cut off from help and supplies after the hurricane. That includes no power or cell service more than a week after the storm tore through the region.

Cleanup across the state could take years.

Helene killed more than 227 people across six states. Hundreds more are unaccounted for.