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Biden orders 500 more active-duty troops to NC mountains; Sen. Tillis says state leaders to address voting problems
Another 500 active-duty troops in the North Carolina mountains would bring the total to 1,500 with 500 each so far from Fort Liberty and Fort Campbell along with 6,100 National Guardsmen, officials said.
Over two dozen mid-air close calls reported in 1 day over North Carolina as Helene relief efforts boom
More than two dozen mid-air close calls were reported in one day over western North Carolina as efforts to support local communities devastated by Hurricane Helene have surged in the state, according to federal authorities. Approximately 30 mid-air close calls were reported in the Tar Heel State on Sept. 28 as federal officials noted a 300% spike in relief efforts caused the skies to be crowded with planes, helicopters and drones since the catastrophic storm cleared, CBS reported. The region has since received an outpouring of support from government, search and rescue flights, as well as the National Guard, Becca Gallas,...
Hospitals prepare for disruption of IV fluids and dialysis solutions shipments from North Carolina plant
Some hospital associations around the country are warning that they face a disruption of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions due impacts on a medical production facility in North Carolina. Baxter International, an Illinois-based healthcare company, said its facility east of Asheville in western North Carolina suffered significant impacts from Helene, with many roadways and bridges left impassable following the storm.
North Carolina lawmakers returning to pass Helene aid package
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers in North Carolina are returning to Raleigh to pass legislation next week securing fiscal aid and lawful allowances in other areas of daily life to the western part of the state devastated by Hurricane Helene flooding. Past precedent includes not only appropriating money but also working with election law, education […]
Long Island sends supplies to NC, GA for Hurricane Helene recovery
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – Long Island residents are donating supplies to North Carolina and Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina. On Sunday, County Executive Bruce Blakeman planned to send trucks full of supplies to North Carolina and Georgia, including nonperishable food, cleaning supplies, […]
Seven polls, three distinct top issues for North Carolina voters
(The Center Square) – Hands down and without question, voters’ cash is most important when determining the issues driving election choices for North Carolinians. Since the election cycle began, some version of poll questions involving the economy, jobs, inflation, cost of living and even inclusive of the stock market has polled No. 1. Not surprisingly […]
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