I used to live in Raleigh and have lots of friends in Asheville, Boone, and Hickory. I've heard from all the people in my circle, and they're OK, but thousands of others have lost everything, and that doesn't include potential loss of life. Just an immense amount of rain and some serious wind damage. Last I checked with my friends in Asheville, they had no power, no cell service, no running water, and no WiFi. Others who depend on electricity for oxygen and other needs are definitely suffering.
My friends did get to a Publix to check in, but it sounds just awful, especially around Chimney Rock and a few other places.