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North Carolina Man Hikes More Than 11 Miles To Check On Parents After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has caused damage to communities that will take quite some time to repair -- if possible. In North Carolina, Helene was particularly devastating to some areas. Per PEOPLE, Sam Perkins, who lived in Charlotte, hadn't heard from his parents near Buncombe County. Worried for their safety, Perkins decided to hike 11 miles toward the mountains to check on his parents.
'It's inconceivable' | Duke Energy questioned about lake levels preceding Helene
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the days and weeks leading up to the destructive flooding downstream of Mountain Island Lake, the lake's water levels exceeded Duke Energy's own target, leaving homeowners wondering why the utility did not drop Mountain Island Lake's levels in advance of Helene moving into town. "I...
Gas lines form in Cleveland County after Helene
SHELBY, N.C. — Finding resources has been especially tough for families in western North Carolina after Helene destroyed homes and put some communities under water. At a Circle K gas station on Highway 74 in Shelby, North Carolina WCNC Charlotte's Kayland Hagwood found some who had traveled long distances to find gas, electricity and food. Many of those were fleeing Asheville and the surrounded areas that were hit hardest by Helene. They were making their way south and east toward communities on the outskirts of Charlotte.
Here's what's on tap for Gastonia, Shelby area high school football in Week 7
This story has been updated with new information. Hurricane Helene did a number on western North Carolina, its effects trickling all the way down to the high school football schedule for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. None more so locally than Big South 3A, athletic directors deciding Tuesday to table Week...
Gaston grassroots efforts provide aid to WNC after Hurricane Helene
When Miranda Wood heard about the catastrophe unfolding in Western North Carolina, her immediate impulse was to take action. "To be honest, I think a lot of us just wanted to do something. We all have some sort of connection to the Appalachian Mountains, I'm actually alumni of UNCA," Wood said. "Being here...
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