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'I've been crying for two weeks' | Grassroots caravan of volunteers take cold weather supplies to western North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What started as a couple of volunteers looking to help western North Carolina in the wake of Helene has now grown into an effort resulting in hundreds of donations and several volunteers strong. "Next thing you know, it just turns into a caravan," said Bryan Pierce,...
Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire
RALEIGH — With the amount of storm debris brought on by Hurricane Helene and North Carolina on the cusp of fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to think ahead and be cautious when burning outdoors. “Recent tropical weather, most notably Hurricane Helene, has left piles of debris in its wake. Once safe to do so, many people will have significant yard cleanup and may choose to dispose of leaves and other yard debris by burning it,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve...
The government is here to help, and thank goodness
In 2010 I published “On the Grid,” a book about infrastructure and the systems — water, wastewater, power, gas, telephone, communications — that made our absurdly easy lives possible. The systems everyone affected by Hurricane Helene is now desperate to see restored. The systems Milton is about to demolish in central Florida. Anyone who knows […]
OPINION: The best way to improve disaster relief
Government officials and average citizens of all guises and stripes have done a mostly remarkable job of carrying out relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Notwithstanding the understandable frustrations of those in devastated areas still waiting for aid and the calculated lies of some cynical politicians and shameless social media creeps, the truth is that government agencies and elected leaders of both major parties have been working tirelessly, and even heroically, in the storm’s aftermath.
World's largest furniture store is sending hurricane relief supplies to WNC
JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Furnitureland South in Jamestown is hosting a hurricane relief supply drive. It has a 52ft truck on its campus that is available to hold emergency supplies. As the weather changes a spokesperson told WFMY News 2 it is also collecting warmer items including: blankets and camping...
North Carolina attorney general: Meet the candidates
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two members of the U.S. House representing North Carolina are facing off in the race to be North Carolina's attorney general. Republican Dan Bishop currently represents North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. The North Carolina native received a degree in business administration as well as a Juris...
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