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Hurricane Helene sets new normal in battered western North Carolina town
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WBTW) — Kyle Katona has lived through his share of hurricanes. But nothing could ready him for the wrath Helene unleashed across the idyllic valleys of western North Carolina. “I’ve never seen the amount of devastation that Hurricane Helene caused in the mountains,” the Four Seasons hospice store driver said. He wasn’t […]
Swannanoa woman's home destroyed by Hurricane Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. — A Swannanoa woman is homeless after Hurricane Helene tore through her neighborhood in western North Carolina. Before the fatal storm, she'd been living there for four decades. With her home now deemed uninhabitable and, 82-year-old Oleeta Boone is left with no where to go. Thankfully, she...
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
WASHINGTON — Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information. The volume and type of disinformation spreading about FEMA, as Southeast states struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene, […]
Henderson hopes to reopen schools next week, Transylvania too, Polk resumes Wednesday
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Henderson County Public Schools are looking to reopen the week of Oct. 14. Only one school facility is out of commission due to Tropical Storm Helene. Atkinson Elementary in Hendersonville experienced flooding and needs new flooring, and it will take about two months...
Huckleberry’s provides support, music therapy in wake of Helene
TRYON—In the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, Tryon has found solace and support at Huckleberry’s, a local restaurant that opens its doors daily to provide essential services to those affected by the natural disaster. In the immediate days after the storm, Huckleberry’s not only offered cold water and food but also critical Wi-Fi access for […] The post Huckleberry’s provides support, music therapy in wake of Helene appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Man accused of assaulting lineworker in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting a lineworker in Spartanburg. The Spartanburg Police Department responded to Marion Avenue in reference to a disturbance with weapons. Upon arrival, a power company worker and many witnesses reported that a man approached the worker, pulled out a weapon and hit the worker […]
Closed for weeks after Helene, Henderson County schools set a date to reopen
HENDERSONVILLE - After more than two weeks, Henderson County Public Schools will reopen for students Tuesday, Oct. 15th, Superintendent Mark Garrett announced in a message to families Wednesday sent via email and phone and posted on the school district’s website. Oct. 11th will be an optional workday for teachers, and Monday, October 14th is a required workday. ...
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