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North Carolina county overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

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Buncombe County , home to Asheville , North Carolina , previously reported 72 deaths.

County officials now deferring to a state tally of 42 deaths for the county.

The county's number dates back to an Oct. 3 news release in which county officials reported that " 72 lives have been lost due to Hurricane Helene ".

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