Hurricane Helene, North Carolina

North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
A sheriff’s office statement and data from the state show that the North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30.
Hurricane Helene deaths overcounted by as many as 30, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says
Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now saying the state tally is 42 deaths for the county.
Nearly 30 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Helene
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All deaths found post-Helene examined: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count
The medical examiner's office has examined all decedents found after Helene, making a previous tally by Buncombe County seem to be an overcount.
North Carolina county overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
Buncombe County officials overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff's office and data from the state.
North Carolina county overcounted Hurricane Helene deaths by as many as 30, according to sheriff and state data
North Carolina county overcounted Hurricane Helene deaths by as many as 30, according to sheriff and state data
Sheriff: Helene deaths overcounted by as many as 30 in N.C. county surrounding Asheville
Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 deaths for the county.
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