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Pack mules haul supplies to western North Carolina communities cut off by Helene
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Tuesday night more than a dozen communities in the Western half of North Carolina remain in the dark or unable to get supplies, but there have been new efforts to try and reach those families through the use of mules. Mountain Mule Packer Ranch has dispatched close to […]
'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...
Couple survives dangerous climb escaping Chimney Rock flooding: 'Thankful to be alive'
Neighbors banded together to help a young family, hiking through dangerous conditions in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after historic flooding from Hurricane Helene washed away their route to safety.
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. […]
Rutherford County: Here is a list of resources from Rutherford Emergency Management
Rutherford County Resources: Clothing Donations: Drop off at Florence Baptist Church, 201 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043. Monetary Donations: Visit www.unitedwayofrutherford.org and ensure your donation is designated for Rutherford. Donations are tax-deductible. Clean-Up Volunteers: Sign up with Baptists on Mission and select Rutherford County as the preferred location: https://baptistsonmission.org/hurricane-helene-volunteer. Shipping Smaller Boxes (Amazon): […] The post Rutherford County: Here is a list of resources from Rutherford Emergency Management appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
'Not a sprint': Buncombe death toll rises to 57 as rescue operations continue; pharmacies open
ASHEVILLE – The death count in Buncombe County from Tropical Storm Helene climbed to 57, Sheriff Quentin Miller said during the county’s 4 p.m. Oct. 1, briefing, an increase of 17 since the county's briefing in the morning. There is still no timeline for the return of water, with Assistant City Manager Ben...
North Carolina Man Hikes More Than 11 Miles To Check On Parents After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has caused damage to communities that will take quite some time to repair -- if possible. In North Carolina, Helene was particularly devastating to some areas. Per PEOPLE, Sam Perkins, who lived in Charlotte, hadn't heard from his parents near Buncombe County. Worried for their safety, Perkins decided to hike 11 miles toward the mountains to check on his parents.
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