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First look: Ashe County's small town of Lansing hurting from Helene flooding
Helene's devastation was widespread, reaching many western North Carolina communities, including the small town of Lansing in Ashe County. Residents on Tuesday told WRAL News the draw to living in a place like Ashe County is isolation from a fast pace of life. Those who live in Lansing said the isolation now feels more like an island, with community members banding together to help the many businesses flooded by Helene.
Lending a Hand and an Airplane: Local Pilot Flies Essential Supplies to Places Impacted by Hurricane Helene
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Jeff and Danni Locke from The Plains, Virginia are using their unique skills to help those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. And they need your help too!. The Locke family is collecting donations of essential supplies to take to North Carolina and Tennessee. Jeff...
Four roommates were trapped in a car as raging floodwaters started rushing in. The worst was yet to come.
BOONE, N.C. — There are harrowing stories of survival from across our area, including Appalachian State University students who barely made it out as floodwaters overwhelmed them just across the street from campus. Four App State roommates were trapped in sophomore Avery Paner's car as the water rose around...
Johnson County community cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left many devastated and picking up the pieces of what they lost due to regionwide flooding. Myron Hughes with an Incident Management Team said that the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) confirmed Sunday one weather-related death in Johnson County. Around 12 to 15 families […]
Bristol Casino Teams Up With United Way to Collect Donations for Hurricane Helene Flood Victims
BRISTOL, VA — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, "Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock" has announced a partnership with the United Way of Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia to collect essential relief items for local residents affected by severe flooding in the region.
LIVE UPDATES: Details emerge on Helene flooding challenges ahead in Tennessee
Dozens of people are still missing in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated the area over the weekend. At least 100 people have died around the Southeast and 2 million homes and businesses were without power Monday. President Joe Biden said at least 600 people were still missing in the wake of Hurricane Helene. ...
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