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Bridge over Green River at Lake Adger Dam now open
Repairs in place after NCDOT works around the clock on construction MILL SPRING—On September 27, damage from flooding closed the bridge over the Green River at Lake Adger Dam, temporarily cutting off a major traffic route. Workers with the North Carolina Department of Transportation have worked around the clock to get the bridge reopened. […] The post Bridge over Green River at Lake Adger Dam now open appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Spanish-speaking volunteers going door-to-door to help rural Helene victims
Spanish-speaking volunteers in western North Carolina are spearheading Helene relief efforts in low-income areas in Buncombe County.While there are numerous donation sites throughout the area, some flood victims can't make it to these sites. Organizations are banding together to bring these supplies to their doorstep.El Porvenir Cultural Center in Emma has been turned into a hub for donations. Volunteers then load up those donations in their cars and drive to communities that may not have access to relief."It's a semi-rural community, a lot of mobile home parks. A large population of Spanish-speaking immigrant families," Andrea Golden with Poder Emma said.Volunteers...
State, federal aid surge in western NC as residents grapple with whether to stay after Helene
People look for unemployment relief in western NC in wake of Helene. Both North Carolina and federal government are stepping up their presence in western North Carolina, trying to connect businesses and people to the aid they need. In downtown Boone, there is a Small Business Administration pop-up office. Western...
Reynolds QB, Virginia commit Ely Hamrick transferring to Crest after Tropical Storm Helene
As football remains on an indefinite pause in Buncombe County, with no decision on a return to play while schools are without water in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, one of Asheville’s top players is looking to get back on the field sooner. Reynolds quarterback Ely Hamrick, a 247Sports three-star and a Virginia commit, announced on social media Tuesday he will transfer to Crest. He is immediately eligible to play for the Chargers, he confirmed to...
Commission approves pay for work during Helene; update on finances for storm recovery
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Henderson County commissioners Monday night offered thanks and praise for personnel who helped with rescue and recovery efforts amid Tropical Storm Helene — and made sure they would be paid for their work. The commission unanimously passed a state of emergency ratification,...
Raleigh woman leads Helene cleanup efforts in hometown of Edneyville
Edneyville community helping each other after Helene devastation. Raleigh resident Carrie Wooldridge got in her car and drove to her hometown of Edneyville after Hurricane Helene ravaged the area. “We’re going to go check on a couple people on Slick Rock,” Wooldridge said. “They asked for ice.
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