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Annual Saluda Historic Depot Golf Tournament canceled
MILL SPRING—The ninth annual Saluda Depot Golf Tournament scheduled for October 14 at Bright’s Creek in Mill Spring has been canceled. Due to severe storm damage, the tournament venue is closed for repairs. The Historic Depot Board Members are developing a plan to contact sponsors and players to determine how to go forward. All parties […] The post Annual Saluda Historic Depot Golf Tournament canceled appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Commission approves pay for work during Helene; update on finances for storm recovery
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Henderson County commissioners Monday night offered thanks and praise for personnel who helped with rescue and recovery efforts amid Tropical Storm Helene — and made sure they would be paid for their work. The commission unanimously passed a state of emergency ratification,...
Huckleberry’s provides support, music therapy in wake of Helene
TRYON—In the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, Tryon has found solace and support at Huckleberry’s, a local restaurant that opens its doors daily to provide essential services to those affected by the natural disaster. In the immediate days after the storm, Huckleberry’s not only offered cold water and food but also critical Wi-Fi access for […] The post Huckleberry’s provides support, music therapy in wake of Helene appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Helene aftermath: Social media spreads false information about storm's source
In the days following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact on western North Carolina, communities including Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Asheville are facing not only physical devastation but a rising tide of misinformation. As recovery efforts ramp up, experts and residents alike are sounding the alarm about climate change’s role in the disaster and the harmful conspiracy theories circulating in its wake.
Post-Helene updates: Curfew times, resources, donations, wellness check status map
Curfew in effect Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency and a 10 p.m.-7 a.m. curfew is still in effect for the entire county. Emergency teams continue to work calls and rescues across the county. Please limit travel so crews can not only work emergencies but also so Duke Energy crews can work...
Black Mountain man arrested in connection with Burke County shooting
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A Black Mountain man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a home in Burke County on Monday, deputies said. The Burke County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting on Mountain View Boulevard in Morganton a little before 11 a.m. on Oct. 7. When deputies arrived, they found 69-year-old Joel Lynn McNabb dead from a gunshot wound.
Public Wi-Fi now available at Tryon Town Hall
Starlink satellite internet now set up TRYON—Residents in the community who are still unable to connect to the internet after the widespread outages caused by Tropical Storm Helene can now access public Wi-Fi at Tryon Town Hall. The Tryon government announced yesterday that it now has a Starlink setup with satellite internet available at […] The post Public Wi-Fi now available at Tryon Town Hall appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Latest on Helene internet, power outages; update on parks and schools from around Upstate
As the Upstate returns to normalcy post Tropical Storm Helene, here are a few updates on internet and power restoration, park and school openings, and services available in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties. On Monday, Sept. 30, officials said more than 6,650 distribution lines across the Upstate were damaged after the storm, and 425,000 homes and businesses were without power, according to a USA Today power outage tracker. ...
Raleigh woman leads Helene cleanup efforts in hometown of Edneyville
Edneyville community helping each other after Helene devastation. Raleigh resident Carrie Wooldridge got in her car and drove to her hometown of Edneyville after Hurricane Helene ravaged the area. “We’re going to go check on a couple people on Slick Rock,” Wooldridge said. “They asked for ice.
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