The North Carolina National Guard has grounded a helicopter flight crew while it investigates an incident in which a distribution point for aid for people living in Western North Carolina was damaged.

Video of the incident appears to show the wind from the helicopter blowing over tents and scattering items in the air.

North Carolina legislators completed an initial $273 million relief package Wednesday to help spur recovery from Hurricane Helene, describing it as a down payment on aid and a way to help hard-hit counties gain more flexibility in holding elections already underway.

The North Carolina Elections Board passed a resolution to adjust voting rules in thirteen swing state counties following Hurricane Helene.

Experts worry Hurricane Helene could reduce voter turnout, disrupt ballot delivery, or hamper accurate polling in North Carolina.

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SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. James Madison Dukes on Thursday