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Volunteers in Hickory use their helicopters to fly supplies to Helene victims
Days after Helene, roads are still blocked, leaving neighbors stranded. It’s scenes like those that are sadly becoming familiar across parts of North Carolina, and right now, strangers are coming together to help those in need.
Indiana organization asking plane owners to offer up flights to ferry supplies to North Carolina
EDINBURGH, Ind. — A group of organized civilians in Indiana is calling for the help of local plane owners to assist with relief efforts in North Carolina. Based out of Edinburgh, the Civilian Crisis Response Team (CCRT) works to help people during their times of greatest needs. Right now, the greatest need is in North Carolina for the people who are trapped by historic floods after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S.
Morganton makes up at least 5% of power outages in the Carolinas
MORGANTON, N.C. — The city of Morganton is one of many areas in western North Carolina still recovering from Helene. The city makes up at least 5% of the power outages in the Carolinas. Burke County leaders are still reporting downed power lines, no cell service, blocked roads, and...
Multiple areas to have extended outages in Watauga, Ashe
Even with hundreds of crews working 24/7, Blue Ridge Energy has announced that due to the extent of growing system damage being uncovered by line technicians and damage assessment as repairs progress, some of the hardest hit areas will take another week or longer to restore. “The damage is even more extensive than we first thought,” said Renee Walker, director of public relations. “This is not the news any of us want to hear. However, we are working to keep members informed with the latest...
Welfare check form set up for concerned family members of Burke County residents
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — People who have been unable to contact loved ones in Burke County after Hurricane Helene can access a form set up by county officials. The form gives access to a document that can be filled out to request a welfare check in Burke County, which includes the city of Morganton and the towns of Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Long View, Rhodhiss, and more.
App State closed after Helene, but dining hall, dorms open; campus has Wi-Fi
Appalachian State University will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 4, at least, as the town of Boone recovers from Helene. Interim Chancellor Heather Norris shared an update Tuesday afternoon days after flooding left cars underwater and damaged buildings on campus and across town. "Throughout our entire area, there is widespread...
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