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Photos show glimpse into havoc Helene wreaked on western North Carolina
MORGANTON, N.C. (WBTW) — Photos from Morganton, North Carolina, taken Wednesday by a News13 meteorologist give a better glimpse into the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked in the area last week. News13 meteorologist Scotty Powell captured photos of his hometown on Wednesday, showing just how bad the damage in the area is. “Made it back home […]
Latest: World Central Kitchen activated, Caldwell closes schools for week
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – As North Carolina moves further from last week’s devastating and deadly storm, responses and recovery efforts continue to ramp up and access is starting to open to towns that were completely cut off. Here is the latest. School Is Out Caldwell County Schools announced they will be closed for the […]
Cancer survivor sues Duke Energy over coal ash handling
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses Duke Energy of "ultra-hazardous activities" tied to the utility's past handling of coal ash. Tanya Hall is suing Duke Energy for negligence, along with unfair and deceptive trade practices, among other things. The Sherrills Ford woman lives near the Marshall Steam Station and its unlined coal ash basin and "was unknowingly exposed to toxic contaminants released into the environment" by the utility, her complaint states.
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