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North Carolina Wedding Party Rescue Woman from Hurricane Floodwaters, Invite Her to Join Celebration
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a wedding rehearsal in western North Carolina took a heroic turn when guests paused to rescue a woman trapped in rising floodwaters. The dramatic rescue from across a roaring river of debris was captured from shore in a cell phone video. Eddie Hunnell, heroic father of the groom, spoke with CNN about the frightening incident.
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic nominee for president, will get a briefing from local officials and will speak about how the federal government is working to support…
VP Kamala Harris to visit NC to survey Helene impact
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to North Carolina to survey the impacts of Hurricane Helene on Saturday, her office announced. While in town, Harris will also be briefed on continued recovery efforts that are occurring in communities across the state and provide updates on federal actions that are being taken to support emergency response and recovery efforts in North Carolina and other states throughout the southeast.
Operation Blue Ridge goes into action with rescue missions in remote areas in North Carolina
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard have conducted search and rescue missions in North Carolina. Florida officials have performed this mission in support of Operation Blue Ridge in remote areas in North Carolina, according to a Facebook post from the FWC. Governor Ron DeSantis launched the operation to help people in multiple states as they continue recovery efforts following Helene’s destruction. “At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, we have been deployed, along with other state agencies, to assist in areas affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee. Operation Blue Ridge also aims to help Floridians needing rescue in Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Tennessee Valley,” The FWC said in a Facebook post.
State parks closed through October during recovery from Hurricane Helene
All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. These parks include Chimney Rock, Crowders Mountain, Elk Knob, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain, Lake James, Lake Norman, Mount Mitchell, New River, South Mountains, and Stone Mountains state parks, as well as Mount Jefferson State Natural Area and Rendezvous Mountain. ...
A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
BRISTOL, Tenn. — As volunteers at a high school-turned-donation center in Unicoi County, Tennessee, worked to organize emergency supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the need for more resources was apparent Thursday. “There isn’t anything that we don’t need right now,” said Tim Love, a volunteer at the...
Local Democratic leaders slam Trump agenda ahead of Fayetteville campaign stop
Fayetteville Democratic leaders held a news conference Friday ahead of former president Donald Trump's campaign visit to the city Friday night. North Carolina State Senator Val Applewhite, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin, Pastor Mark Rowden and Fort Liberty spouse Kellie Artis spoke about 10 a.m. at the Cumberland County Democratic Headquarters on Raeford...
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