North Carolina county debunks rumors of 'bodies everywhere' and government seizures in storm-ravaged town

Rutherford County in western North Carolina this week debunked two false rumors spreading in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

"We are aware of several false reports circulating on social media on the situation in Chimney Rock. We want to address these rumors directly to ensure the public has accurate information," Rutherford County Emergency Management said in a statement posted on social media of the mountain town devastated by the powerful remnants of the hurricane. 

The agency...