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Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

By ERIK VERDUZCO, TRAVIS LOLLER and GEORGE WALKER IV Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city isolated Saturday by damaged roads and a lack…

Rescue efforts continue in western NC

Anthony DeHartSep 28, 2024
Rescue efforts continue in western NC

Anthony DeHart, WPTF News RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Governor Roy Cooper announced Saturday that more than 200 individuals…

Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene’s storm surge and rain create havoc

Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene’s storm surge and rain create havoc

By JONATHAN MATTISE and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As floodwaters from Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded a small Tennessee hospital near a riverbank, workers first tried to get patients out by ambulance.…

Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure

Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure

By ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Days of torrential rains in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours from what was Hurricane Helene have led to officials keeping a close eye on a major dam,…

What to know about Hurricane Helene and widespread flooding the storm left across the Southeast US

What to know about Hurricane Helene and widespread flooding the storm left across the Southeast US

By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping…

7 people killed in a fiery crash in southeastern North Carolina

7 people killed in a fiery crash in southeastern North Carolina

PEMBROKE, N.C. (AP) — Seven people — all in one vehicle — were killed in a fiery crash in southeastern North Carolina when the car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and…