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In Rutherford County, hope mixes with desperation: 'Like we're being left out'
In Lake Lure, all non-emergency traffic is being turned away from points upriver.There's a roadblock there and as badly as this community and others around it were hit by Helene, it's difficult to compare to what's on the other side.On Tuesday, the town of Chimney Rock was accessible only on foot. Much of it has been reduced to piles of debris as locals work tirelessly to get more help here."It's like we're being left out," said Mike Roberts, pastor of Grassy Knob Church in Lake Lure. "We should not be left out. We're people, too.We can't be the only ones...
Buncombe County family rescued from roof after Helene floods their home in Swannanoa
A Buncombe County family narrowly escaped their flooded home during Hurricane Helene. Rescuers had to pull them off their roof to safety after they were stranded for hours. The only way out for the family of four was through a window in their laundry room, which led them to the roof of their home in Swannanoa, a hard-hit area east of Asheville.
The Hurricane Helene devastation in Asheville confirms we can't hide from climate change
People are still reeling from the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind, with some wondering why the storm was so intense. At least 162 people were killed across six states, with many still unaccounted for and over $35 billion in estimated damages. One community was particularly hard-hit: Asheville, North Carolina. But this is strange, because Asheville has been painted a place more resilient to climate change than other areas affected by the global crisis.
'Heartbreaking': NBC's Craig Melvin on Asheville destruction due to Helene
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the death toll for Hurricane Helene is expected to keep going up in western North Carolina, the devastation surrounding Asheville is heartbreaking to see. The storm has been blamed for at least 166 deaths, including 59 people in North Carolina. Hundreds more are still missing...
Thousands of pounds of food, fresh water arrive in western NC as massive clean-up begins
Governor Roy Cooper and top members of his administration got a firsthand look Monday at the devastation Hurricane Helene brought to North Carolina’s mountains. Thirty-four storm-related deaths have been confirmed in the state with 600 more reported as missing in Buncombe County. Major General Todd Hunt, Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard, said […]
Greensboro woman stranded in flooding who made it home returning to help neighbors
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in western North Carolina, especially in Montreat, which is located just north of Black Mountain in Buncombe County. That’s where catastrophic flooding caused Laura Williams to be stranded at her family cabin for days with no power, water or service. “The town completely flooded. Water started coming […]
Biden surveying western NC damage from Helene Wednesday; White House releases new recovery numbers
As President Biden heads to western North Carolina Wednesday for a briefing and aerial survey of the devastation after Hurricane Helene, the Biden-Harris administration has provided updates on the recovery response.
Graham firefighters return home after western North Carolina rescues
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — After being away for four days, Graham firefighters returned home. Many looked visibly exhausted but grateful to be embraced by their loved ones who anxiously awaited them at First Station No. 1. Since Saturday, they’ve been in Buncombe County where the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused roads to be swept away. […]
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