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When floodwaters breached a Swannanoa home, the roof was the safest place for a man, his dog
The first time David and Kate Donald visited the ruins of their home after Tropical Storm Helene swept through the area, a rainbow arched across the sky. For the couple, who lost almost everything to the floodwaters, the rainbow seemed significant, even Biblical. "I know there's a lot of ancient flood stories, but...
In return to football, Mountain Heritage gives back to Yancey County: 'This is our way'
MARSHALL — In the postgame huddle after his team’s first game since Tropical Storm Helene ravaged Yancey County and Western North Carolina, a 44-7 win over Avery County, Mountain Heritage coach Joey Robinson did something a little different. As fans and parents came down from the bleachers at Madison High School, the neutral site for Saturday’s game, Robinson invited them into his team’s huddle for a prayer before they broke down with a Mountain Heritage chant. ...
Asheville recovery: Curfew to be lifted Monday, parks reopen and latest update on water, schools
Today's Oct. 18 Buncombe County briefing covered a number of topics as it will be the last for several days, with no briefings scheduled over the weekend. County Manager Avril Pinder began with an anticipated update on supply distribution site changes. As of the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 18, water...
Rare copy of the Constitution sells for $9 million in North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago and sent to the states to be ratified was sold for $9 million at an auction Thursday evening in North Carolina. Brunk Auctions sold the document, the only copy of its type thought to be privately owned, at a private auction. […]
Zoo Knoxville helping North Carolina nature center after Helene
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Among the several groups sending help to North Carolina after the remnants of Helene moved through the area was Zoo Knoxville. The zoo put together a team of 10 after the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville put out a call for help taking fuel, water, fencing, and other supplies […]
Western NC church seeks help with storing donations after Helene aid pours in
"We have taken in tractor-trailer loads from Michigan, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and so many other states. It has been a blessing," said the Pastor of Pilgrim's Way Baptist Church of Rutherfordton.
Amid Helene cleanup, early voting began Thursday in NC
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WSPA) — With less than 20 days to go until election day, many people are still cleaning up areas that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Despite the destruction, voters said they were still eager to cast their ballots in North Carolina. Many exercised that right on Thursday when early in-person voting began […]
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