AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — It’s been just over a month since Helene slammed western North Carolina. The storm claimed the lives of 101 people according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.
But as communities rebuild, some people are still not accounted for.
For Jessica Meidinger, it’s her mother Kim Ashby, who has not been seen since September 27. As recovery efforts continue in Avery County, her family is hoping to find her so they can get the closure they need…