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‘Mother nature took back her mountains.’ Surviving Helene in Boone.
Outside of Asheville, Boone is one of the largest population centers in Western North Carolina. It’s a major tourist destination and educational hub. Folks in Boone and around Watauga County are pulling together to assess and mitigate the damage caused by landslides and extreme flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
Country Superstars Plan Benefit Concert for Hurricane Victims
My wife and I have now lived in Minnesota for over a year, this is home to us. But our hearts have been breaking from 1,200 miles away with all the devastation that has taken place in Western North Carolina where we are from. Our families went without power for...
Helene forces inmate relocation from Avery Jail
NEWLAND — As the winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Helene battered the mountains of Western North Carolina, many residents were faced with issues of flooding, damage to property, or even unfortunate loss of life. Avery County Sheriff’s Office was not immune to the detrimental effect of Helene on its facility and operations, as the rising waters crippled infrastructure in Newland, including the disruption of water services, forcing the jail to row in the same proverbial boat as the rest of the town’s members...
The latest on Western NC college statuses: Closures, opening dates
(This story was updated to correct information about A-B Tech.) Some college campuses in Western North Carolina continue to face challenges due to the widespread loss of power, road access and internet connectivity from Tropical Storm Helene. Here is when schools plan to resume classes and operations. ...
App State student among many who lost almost everything in Helene
BOONE, N.C. — Helene’s destruction has left many Appalachian State University students without a place to go. “We are literally in a swamp right now,” Maxton Babula, an App State student, said. Maxton said he was home with his roommates when the water came flushing in. “Water...
'This community always shows up' | Southern Roots heads to western NC to serve hot meals
JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Throughout the past week, we've heard stories from all over the Triad about the ways our community is stepping up to help our neighbors in the West. On Monday, popular Jamestown restaurant Southern Roots took supplies to western North Carolina to cook hot meals for thousands in need.
Central Iowa medical personnel provide care to Hurricane Helene victims
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A nurse and doctor from Central Iowa are providing medical care to victims affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Dr. Mollie James and Ashley Lester want to make sure all of the victims feel cared for in their time of need. Dr. James owns the James Clinic in Chariton while Lester is a nurse at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.
Avery County food pantry in need of donations amid Hurricane Helene
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Nonprofits and other organizations have been working around the clock to provide food and basic essential items for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Feeding Avery Families is a nonprofit food pantry in Avery County that serves residents of Avery County including Newland, Banner Elk, and...
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