North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout The Associated PressNorth Carolina breaks turnout record on first day of early voting The Washington PostHenderson County sees surge in early voters this year; over 5,000 in first 2 days WLOSIn Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene The New York TimesMore than 350,000 ballots cast as early voting opens in North Carolina The Hill