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Photos show devastation in Chimney Rock caused by Helene
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has released images to the community to show the current state of Chimney Rock. The sheriff’s office posted the following on their Facebook page: “As the entire county recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the following images from boots on the ground. Images don’t […]
North Carolina high school football scores, live updates from Week 7 in Gastonia, Shelby area
Welcome to the Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star high school football scoreboard, a place to keep up with scores in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties — and beyond. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, keeping you up to date with changes as they occur. You can also check here following Friday night’s action for...
Lineman working north of Tryon post images, video demonstrating challenges crews are facing
Linemen working tirelessly to restore power have been sharing their experiences on social media, providing a window into the immense challenges they are facing in the Western North Carolina mountains. The posts on Twitter from one lineman, who was with crews north of Tryon on Wednesday, demonstrate the immensity of the situation for those tasked […] The post Lineman working north of Tryon post images, video demonstrating challenges crews are facing appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
North Carolina town of Lake Lure destroyed by Hurricane Helene
Lake Lure is one of the many towns in western North Carolina heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene.Lake Lure is a small lake town located about 30 miles east of Asheville.The town is known for its lake that sits in the center, and for the Lake Lure Inn, a historic inn where the cast and crew of the iconic 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" stayed during filming.Shortly after Helene devastated the region, there were fears that the dam located on the lake would burst. Fortunately, experts were able to inspect the dam and continue releasing water through it. Now, the dam is not expected to fail.People who live and work in the area were in disbelief at all the destruction."It's almost like we've had a (Hurricane) Katrina-type incident in a place that's got a lot less infrastructure," Paul Brock said. "And a lot more, the topography is a whole lot more challenging."Brock and his wife live just outside of Lake Lure. They operate a restaurant, Lured Market & Grill, in Lake Lure.
Nash deputy and cadaver dog perform grim, yet necessary job in finding bodies along Lake Lure
It's a job no one wants to do, but it has to be done. Some disaster recovery teams are tasked with recovering bodies of those swept away in mudslides, landslides and those who drowned in the historic flooding from Tropical Storm Helene. It's important work being done in part with...
Helicopter pilot threatened with arrest after rescuing people stranded by Hurricane Helene
A helicopter pilot in North Carolina was threatened with arrest after carrying out voluntary rescues of people stranded in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Jordan Seidhom sprang into action on Saturday after seeing a Facebook post about a family in Banner Elk who were running out of food and water. The small town was one of the hardest hit by Helene. Seidhom is a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer and a pilot with nearly 1,400 flight hours. Along with his son, he is also a member of the Sandhills Volunteer Fire Department in Pageland, South Carolina.“I thought, I have...
Rescue operations suspended Wednesday, county manager says
One fatality in Polk confirmed due to Tropical Storm Helene POLK COUNTY—Rescue operations related to Tropical Storm Helene were underway throughout Polk County up until Wednesday, according to County Manager Marche Pittman. Those efforts have now transitioned into a recovery phase. Emergency Response Leadership, with the support of the National Guard, conducted an aerial assessment […] The post Rescue operations suspended Wednesday, county manager says appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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