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Nash County Sheriff's Office provides help in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone described the scene he and a dozen deputies encountered when arriving in the western part of the state Monday."The roadways are washed away. There's trenches, 10-15 feet deep where there's usually a road across it," Stone said.His team is working in Watauga and Buncombe counties, assisting local law enforcement as they perform welfare checks, utilize cadaver dogs, and deliver aid to those in need."It's unimaginable. There's lives that have been lost. There's families that have been broken apart," said Stone.We have not forgotten the floods we had in eastern North Carolina and our western sheriffs...
North Carolina Man Hikes More Than 11 Miles To Check On Parents After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has caused damage to communities that will take quite some time to repair -- if possible. In North Carolina, Helene was particularly devastating to some areas. Per PEOPLE, Sam Perkins, who lived in Charlotte, hadn't heard from his parents near Buncombe County. Worried for their safety, Perkins decided to hike 11 miles toward the mountains to check on his parents.
Graham firefighters return home after western North Carolina rescues
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — After being away for four days, Graham firefighters returned home. Many looked visibly exhausted but grateful to be embraced by their loved ones who anxiously awaited them at First Station No. 1. Since Saturday, they’ve been in Buncombe County where the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused roads to be swept away. […]
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