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Ashe County provides updated list of resources
ASHE COUNTY — Ashe County has shared a list of current resources for residents dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Official County Shelter Ashe County High School Food/Water Distribution Sites and/or Hot Meals (please contact directly for details) Ashe...
Community steps in to help Helene victims in Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s a source of beauty and solace, but the New River and its creeks carved a path of destruction through the northwestern portion of Ashe County that people have never seen before. “The last couple of days have been unreal,” said Paula Fox, a leader at the Lansing Volunteer Fire […]
First look: Ashe County's small town of Lansing hurting from Helene flooding
Helene's devastation was widespread, reaching many western North Carolina communities, including the small town of Lansing in Ashe County. Residents on Tuesday told WRAL News the draw to living in a place like Ashe County is isolation from a fast pace of life. Those who live in Lansing said the isolation now feels more like an island, with community members banding together to help the many businesses flooded by Helene.
Flooding from Hurricane Helene destroys portions of Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — Weather alerts began early last week that included the possibility of torrential rainfall and strong winds arriving well ahead of a hurricane that was growing stronger in the Gulf of Mexico. By the end of the weekend, several locations in Ashe County were without electricity, cell phone service, food and water supplies after well over a foot of rain fell throughout the county before and during Hurricane Helene. Many of the same locations will be impacted by the same issues this week...
Four roommates were trapped in a car as raging floodwaters started rushing in. The worst was yet to come.
BOONE, N.C. — There are harrowing stories of survival from across our area, including Appalachian State University students who barely made it out as floodwaters overwhelmed them just across the street from campus. Four App State roommates were trapped in sophomore Avery Paner's car as the water rose around...
Ashe County Sheriff's Office holds online Q&A session
JEFFERSON — Welfare checks are being conducted by the Ashe County Sheriff's office in collaboration with other emergency services. Residents and community members can call the non-emergency number (336-846-5600) if a welfare check is warranted. The Highest priority is given to calls in which the WC involves someone who is elderly, has a medical condition, or is located in a hard to reach area. To receive an update regarding the WC, a callback number must be provided. ...
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