‘We had about a 70-80% crop lost’ | York County apple orchards feeling the aftermath of April’s hail storm

‘We had about a 70-80% crop lost’ | York County apple orchards feeling the aftermath of April’s hail storm

Multiple apple orchards in York County say their crops were destroyed in April. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — The aftermath of the hail storm that blew through the Carolinas in April is still being felt now months later. Multiple apple orchards in York County say their crops were destroyed. “It did a lot of damage, not only to buildings and vehicles – but also unfortunately to our apple crop this season,” Matthew Gusmer, a manager at the…

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Governor Cooper joins Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western NC to survey storm damage

Governor Cooper joins Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western NC to survey storm damage

6 minutes ago Photo: WLOS RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina Thursday for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton. The Governor and Secretary Buttigieg also visited a damaged section of I-40. “Today I spent time on the ground in Asheville, Canton and at a damaged portion of I-40, helping federal, state and…

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NC hospitals innovate with Gatorade, Pedialyte amid IV fluid shortage post-Hurricane Helene

NC hospitals innovate with Gatorade, Pedialyte amid IV fluid shortage post-Hurricane Helene

Distribution of IV fluids to most hospitals nationwide were reduced 40-60% after the nation’s largest manufacturer was hit by Hurricane Helene. The Baxter North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., produced roughly 1.5 million bags a day. The location is responsible for about 60% of the country’s supply of IV fluids. Duke University Hospital’s Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jon Bae said there is a shortage of “a lot of the traditional IV fluids, normal saline, Lactated…

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Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Austin and Travis County are issuing a disaster declaration in preparation for severe risk of wildfires as dry conditions elevate fire weather conditions. Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson each signed a declaration on Thursday. Those came just three days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Travis County. Hays and Williamson Counties are also included. Watson said signing the declarations is preemptive. It allows the city…

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UNC system institutions waiving application fees for western NC students in hurricane-affected counties

UNC system institutions waiving application fees for western NC students in hurricane-affected counties

Several University of North Carolina member institutions are waiving application fees for students in counties that were affected by Hurricane Helene. The offer is valid for all applying students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27 in an effort to reduce hardships for college-bound students. The move is part of College Application Week, a statewide initiative to encourage high school seniors to pursue higher education….

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Florida man arrested for threatening utility workers restoring power after Hurricane Milton

Florida man arrested for threatening utility workers restoring power after Hurricane Milton

5 minutes ago Manitoba Hydro / YouTube / MGN FLORIDA (ABC NEWS) — A man was arrested Wednesday for threatening utility workers who were restoring power in Hillsborough County, Florida, following mass outages caused by Hurricane Milton, according to officials. Crews were working on a road repair when the man allegedly verbally threatened them and drove his vehicle toward them in an intimidating manner. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as 57-year-old…

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Could damage from Hurricane Milton bring Tampa Bay Rays to Durham in 2025?

Could damage from Hurricane Milton bring Tampa Bay Rays to Durham in 2025?

By Brian Murphy, WRAL News Durham, N.C. — The Durham Rays? It seems like a long shot, but Hurricane Milton’s destruction in Florida, particularly in the Tampa area, has, at least, allowed some to dream of a Major League Baseball team coming to the area. The roof Tropicana Field, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, was badly damaged during Hurricane Milton which hit Florida earlier this month, raising questions about its viability for the…

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With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

2024 is likely to go down in history as a red-letter year for wildfires. Back in February, a fire ignited in Hutchison County and quickly burned more than 1 million acres under dry, warm and windy conditions. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now considered the largest fire recorded in Texas history. As fall settles in, along with cooler temperatures, it may be tempting to let one’s guard down when it comes to wildfires. But with…

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Lansing community coming together to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Lansing community coming together to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

“The need far exceeds our ability to help people, but we’re trying to scale as fast and responsibly as we can,” Leeth Davis said. LANSING, N.C. — Lansing in Ashe County was decimated by Hurricane Helene, and in the weeks since, the community is trying to rebuild and transition. Tommy and Diana McClure count themselves among the lucky ones, but their family lost pretty much everything. That’s a common story you’ll hear as you walk…

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Appalachian State offers support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

Appalachian State offers support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

On Wednesday, students at Appalachian State University returned to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene hit on Sept. 27. Students will have some catching up to do – and the campus still has damage to repair. All water and power has been restored on campus, and most of the buildings have been repaired, but there are a few areas that are blocked off, including a concert hall on campus. A close-up of…

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Sticky absentee ballot issues: NC voters receive sealed envelopes due to Hurricane Helene-related moisture

Sticky absentee ballot issues: NC voters receive sealed envelopes due to Hurricane Helene-related moisture

Some people planning to vote absentee are finding an unpleasant surprise when they receive their ballots. State officials say moisture from Hurricane Helene has caused one or both envelopes used to return the ballot to seal shut. There’s no word on exactly how many counties or ballots have been affected. In an email, North Carolina State Board of Elections spokesperson Pat Gannon wrote “Chatham and a few other” counties have reported problems, likely “caused by…

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Appalachian State offers to support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

Appalachian State offers to support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

On Wednesday, students at Appalachian State University returned to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene hit on Sept. 27. Students will have some catching up to do – and the campus still has damage to repair. All water and power has been restored on campus, and most of the buildings have been repaired, but there are a few areas that are blocked off, including a concert hall on campus. Freshman Madyson Bajema…

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Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

6 minutes ago Damages from Hurricane Milton in St Petersburg, FL. (Photo: @StPeteFL/MGN) WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said Wednesday. The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes in late September and early October as it warns…

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Weather IQ | Explaining the eyewall replacement cycle for hurricanes

Weather IQ | Explaining the eyewall replacement cycle for hurricanes

Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record, and it went through a classic cycle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton was a historic storm, and one of the strongest on record. It also showed a textbook example of a phenomenon called the eyewall replacement cycle. Let’s raise that Weather IQ. Why this happens A well-defined eye is the sign of a powerful hurricane. The strongest winds and heaviest rain surround this area, which…

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Signs of an intense hurricane: The eyewall replacement cycle

Signs of an intense hurricane: The eyewall replacement cycle

Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record, and it went through a classic cycle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton was a historic storm, and one of the strongest on record. It also showed a textbook example of a phenomenon called the eyewall replacement cycle. Let’s raise that Weather IQ. Why this happens A well-defined eye is the sign of a powerful hurricane. The strongest winds and heaviest rain surround this area, which…

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