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A Wilmington, NC family drove to Asheville to rescue their daughter after Helene. The journey was captured on TikTok
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As hundreds of families struggle to contact their loved ones after Hurricane Helene, one family made the trek into Asheville to help their daughter. The catch: they would be traveling from the coastal town of Wilmington -- 331 miles away, on the other side of the state. Without traffic, the drive takes about five hours and 23 minutes.
Jacksonville barbecue restaurant feeds thousands of Helene victims in Asheville, NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A lifelong Jacksonville resident and owner of Treemendous BBQ mobilized his restaurant operations to help feed thousands of people in Asheville, North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. Terry Rountree told First Coast News Thursday he reached out to his friends on Facebook earlier this week asking...
Haunting Final Photo Shows Grandparents’ Desperate Attempt to Escape Helene Flooding
A chilling photo captures an elderly couple confronted with Hurricane Helene's apocalyptic devastation from the roof of their Asheville, North Carolina, home moments before they're engulfed by the rising flood waters.The haunting image is the final one taken of Nora and Michael Drye, grandparents each aged 73, before the roof caved in, drowning both of them along with their seven-year-old grandson, Micah.Their adult daughter Megan, who took the image, survived after becoming wedged on a chunk of debris, although she remains in intensive care.Their other daughter Jessica Drye Turner, who shared the harrowing photo on Facebook, had in an earlier...
Humane Society of Charlotte offers discounted adoptions for animals from Asheville
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) welcomes some furry friends from the Asheville Humane Society on Monday as western North Carolina recovers from Hurricane Helene. Those animals will soon be put up for adoption at a discounted rate. Since the shelter now has to make room for even more animals […]
North Carolina attractions, parks, towns closed after Helene: 'Please refrain from traveling'
Hard-hit North Carolina tourist towns, ski resorts and tourist attractions are asking visitors to stay away, at least temporarily, as they recover from Hurricane Helene floods and damage. The mountains are popular for fall scenic drives, but Department of Transportation officials say it's too dangerous to travel right now, and they hope to keep roads open for emergency vehicles. ...
SPCA Wake County takes second round of animals rescued from Asheville floodwaters
The SPCA of Wake County received its second intake of animals from the hard-hit Asheville area, as the desperate attempt continues to save people and pets from the historic flooding.Veterinarians from the Holly Springs-based DEGA Mobile Veterinary Care are on the ground providing free emergency care or surgery to injured animals.Raleigh resident Gail Scheck drove out to the western part of the state and took animals to safety.Her first drop-off was in Raleigh and then Wilson.Scheck described a dire situation at shelters in Asheville."They're full, absolutely full. They actually said if you if you bring an animal in, it will...
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