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Hurricane Helene leaves 7 dead in NC after drenching state with up to 10 inches of rain

Hurricane Helene has left at least seven people dead in North Carolina after drenching the state with up to 10 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding and power outages.

The storm made landfall Thursday night near Wilmington, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain that has caused rivers to overflow and roads to wash out.

More than 1 million people without power

As of Friday morning, more than 1 million people in North Carolina are without power, and it could be days before power is fully restored.

The storm has also caused significant damage to homes and businesses, and it is expected that the total cost of the damage will be in the billions of dollars.

Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency

Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina and has activated the National Guard to help with the response to the storm.

The governor has also asked President Donald Trump to declare a federal disaster for North Carolina, which would make federal funding available to the state.

Hurricane Helene expected to move up the East Coast

Hurricane Helene is expected to move up the East Coast over the next few days, bringing with it the potential for more flooding and power outages.

Residents in the path of the storm are urged to take precautions and to be prepared for the possibility of evacuations.