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'I lost everything': Watauga County woman picking up the pieces after Helene's devastation
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Cleanup continues in Watauga County, where crews are working to restore power and repair roads that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. There are also several community care sites in Cove Creek, where folks can get access to hot meals, showers and supplies following the storm.
“Legendary Appalachian” – North Carolina Woman Who’s 9-Months Pregnant Harvests Deer, & Then Drives Herself To FEMA Center To Give Birth To First Child
The stories coming out of Appalachia in the chaos of Hurricane Helene are nothing short of extraordinary and this latest one is no different. From mule teams packing out supplies, to a Waffle House feeding the community despite not having power, to a father hiking 30 miles after driving 7 hours to walk his daughter down the aisle, it really is true that the best in humanity shows in the worse of situations. This latest story comes to us from Fleetwood, North Carolina, an unincorporated town in Ashe County about 15 miles northeast of Boone and Appalachian State. A woman named Kathy was...
17-year-old girl volunteers as dispatcher for western North Carolina police department
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Banner Elk Police Chief says his officers are stretched thin as they help Hurricane Helene victims in Avery County. A 17-year-old girl has stepped up to assist officers by making sure everyone in the community is accounted for. Lily Flores is volunteering as a dispatcher for the Banner Elk […]
Boone restaurant owner serves community during Helene recovery effort in western North Carolina
BOONE, N.C. — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, many folks are still without the basics, like a warm meal and clean water. That’s where the community is stepping in and one small business owner from Boone is using what she has left to give back.
Resilient Watauga County communities band together during storm recovery
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – In the face of adversity following a catastrophic and deadly storm that left a path of destruction in its wake, determined residents in Watauga County are working hard to lift each other up and rebuild in the most reslitent way they know. Queen City News has been in […]
State dignitaries tour Avery to assess Helene damage
NEWLAND — With the devastation sparked by Hurricane Helene, the damage has garnered attention on a local, state and national level. Over the past week, several notable state leaders have directly set foot in Avery County to check on its infrastructure, its heroes and people. NC Speaker of the House, Rep. Tim Moore, accompanied by Avery’s NC House Representative Dudley Greene, was on hand Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Avery County...
Avery County church continues service despite damage from Helene
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A 130-year-old Avery County Church stands tall after Hurricane Helene washed away a part of the building’s foundation. Church elder David Ellis says what’s now a muddy trail was once Curtis Creek Road in Elk Park. It’s surrounded by down powerlines, debris and what’s left of homes that were washed away […]
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