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How one Central Georgia man is helping North Carolina recover from Helene
PERRY, Ga. — As Central Georgians deal with the aftermath of tropical storm Helene, many are focusing on rounding up supplies for people directly impacted. Some volunteers are focusing their disaster relief efforts on areas outside of Georgia. In Perry, a team from Yoder Construction is preparing a trip...
Western NC restaurant wrecked by Hurricane Helene's floodwaters: A local landmark lost
Business cut off from community when floodwaters wash away roads. Highway 176 – renowned for its stunning views between Saluda and Tryon, is now blocked in several spots – and some of its most iconic landmarks have been destroyed. Many in our community are still desperately searching for...
In Rutherford County, hope mixes with desperation: 'Like we're being left out'
In Lake Lure, all non-emergency traffic is being turned away from points upriver.There's a roadblock there and as badly as this community and others around it were hit by Helene, it's difficult to compare to what's on the other side.On Tuesday, the town of Chimney Rock was accessible only on foot. Much of it has been reduced to piles of debris as locals work tirelessly to get more help here."It's like we're being left out," said Mike Roberts, pastor of Grassy Knob Church in Lake Lure. "We should not be left out. We're people, too.We can't be the only ones...
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