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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...
Rutherford County: Here is a list of resources from Rutherford Emergency Management
Rutherford County Resources: Clothing Donations: Drop off at Florence Baptist Church, 201 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043. Monetary Donations: Visit www.unitedwayofrutherford.org and ensure your donation is designated for Rutherford. Donations are tax-deductible. Clean-Up Volunteers: Sign up with Baptists on Mission and select Rutherford County as the preferred location: https://baptistsonmission.org/hurricane-helene-volunteer. Shipping Smaller Boxes (Amazon): […] The post Rutherford County: Here is a list of resources from Rutherford Emergency Management appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Perquimans residents asked to help out Rutherford County residents hard hit by Helene
HERTFORD — Perquimans County residents are being asked to help out residents of one of the western North Carolina counties hard hit by Hurricane Helene last week. Perquimans County Emergency Services Director Jonathan Nixon noted Monday that residents of Rutherford County have great need for toilet paper; paper towels; plastic forks, knives and spoons; disposable plates; disinfectant wipes; prepackaged “nabs”; Granola bars; and Pop-tarts. Nixon noted that Rutherford “holds a...
American flag atop Chimney Rock provides beacon of hope
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — An American flag placed on top of Chimney Rock is giving those in Western North Carolina hope. Chimney Rock in Rutherford County was one of the areas that experienced damage in the aftermath of Helene. The Chimney Rock State Park posted a photo of the...
Lake Lure, the NC town decimated by Helene, is an iconic filming site
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Damage from Hurricane Helene has left many western North Carolina communities devastated. Lake Lure, North Carolina is among the most decimated towns across the state. Debris covered the town as recently as Monday with boats, docks, and tree trunks among the items scattered abroad. Officials worried...
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...
Polk County officials: ‘We know there are people still trapped, needing assistance’
Emergency crews said Sunday afternoon that they know people in Polk County remain trapped and in need of help after the remnants of Hurricane Helene dumped enormous amounts of rain across the region causing catastrophic flooding. “We know there are people still trapped and needing assistance,” officials with the Polk County Emergency Management and Fire […] The post Polk County officials: ‘We know there are people still trapped, needing assistance’ appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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