Hurricane Helene destroyed this county's only hospital. Now, an urgent care facility is caring for the community.

Hurricane Helene destroyed this county's only hospital. Now, an urgent care facility is caring for the community.

The Unicoi County Hospital is still closed, months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. Now, an urgent care facility is open and is trying to fill that gap. ERWIN, Tenn. — Healthcare workers in Unicoi County are stepping up to serve their community after flooding from Hurricane Helene destroyed the town’s only hospital. Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin opened in October and has been busy treating patients as crews work to clear debris in the area….

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Asheville businesses underwater months after Hurricane Helene

Asheville businesses underwater months after Hurricane Helene

Months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Asheville businesses are still struggling to recover, with some calling for more government aid to help them stay afloat. Among those hit hard is 12 Bones Smokehouse, a beloved Asheville institution so well-known for its barbecue, former President Obama dined there three times. The restaurant has been a staple in the community for 20 years but lost its River Arts District location to the storm and has…

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Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

6 minutes ago FILE – Hannah Woodburn holds an eastern hellbender salamander near its cage, where it will stay for 48 to 60 hours after relocation, on the Watauga River near Boone, N.C., June 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill. He was a teenager, standing thigh-high in the Watauga River outside Boone, North Carolina, casting a line on an early fall…

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'Embedded into a community': CORE aids Spanish-speaking families after Hurricane Helene

'Embedded into a community': CORE aids Spanish-speaking families after Hurricane Helene

SWANNANOA, N.C. — Nestled in the heart of Swannanoa, the Alan Campos mobile home park attempts to recover from the destruction left by Hurricane Helene in September.  Pallets of water line the park’s dirt road entrance, reading Spanish phrases such as “No toma, para baño” (“Don’t drink, for bathroom”) and “Agua para cocinar” (“Cooking water”). Further into the community—between half-constructed mobile homes—neon green flags mark the worksite of the Community Organized Relief Effort, known as…

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Savage Freedoms: Special ops takes on Hurricane Helene

Savage Freedoms: Special ops takes on Hurricane Helene

SWANNANOA, N.C. — Propane tanks, generators, construction equipment and cases of water scatter the property of a Harley-Davidson off Interstate Highway 40’s Exit 59 to Swannanoa. Orange traffic cones and a security guard block the business’s entrance, while other people dig holes, serve food, or stock trucks with donations, hidden away from the elements by a collection of white tents. For over a month, 20 Patton Cove Road was not a motorcycle dealership. Instead, it…

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handcrafted items from North Carolina support hurricane recovery

Holiday Gift Guide: Handcrafted items from North Carolina support hurricane recovery

7 seconds ago Asheville NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The town of Asheville, known for its artists and restaurants, is a tourist destination and the economic hub of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain communities. In September, it was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Helene. Even businesses not physically damaged suffered weeks without power and water, and Asheville was essentially closed to tourists during its busiest season. Now, besides hoping that visitors will return for the holidays,…

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Habitat for Humanity helps Rock Hill families in wake of April 2024 hail storm

Habitat for Humanity helps Rock Hill families in wake of April 2024 hail storm

The organization initially set out to help 15 families but was able to stretch their funds and help nearly double that. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Just a few months ago the hail storm that blew through the south side of Rock Hill took many residents by surprise and caused immense damage to homes, cars, and multiple businesses. Since then, multiple organizations stepped in to help residents get back on their feet. In June, Habitat for Humanity…

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Habitat for Humanity provides Rock Hill help following April hail storm

Habitat for Humanity provides Rock Hill help following April hail storm

The organization initially set out to help 15 families but was able to stretch their funds and help nearly double that. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Just a few months ago the hail storm that blew through the south side of Rock Hill took many residents by surprise and caused immense damage to homes, cars, and multiple businesses. Since then, multiple organizations stepped in to help residents get back on their feet. In June, Habitat for Humanity…

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Northampton Schools dismissing early due to storms, possible flooding

Northampton Schools dismissing early due to storms, possible flooding

Due to severe weather and the potential for flooding, Northampton County Schools announced it will dismiss all students early on Wednesday. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m., the district said on its website. WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels said Northampton has a low-level risk of flooding.

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Heavy rain, flash flooding and thunderstorms through Wednesday

Heavy rain, flash flooding and thunderstorms through Wednesday

Up to three inches of rain in Charlotte could create localized flash flooding impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Periods of heavy rain through Wednesday could create weather impacts including thunderstorms and localized flash flooding. Snow and wintry weather are also possible in the mountains. The best chance for impacts is Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. When Rainy weather moved into the Charlotte area on Monday and heavier rain is forecast to impact the Tuesday evening commute…

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2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire

2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire

A fire spread from one home to a neighboring home, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to first responders.  The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Drive, near East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.  Once on scene, responders said the fire was located…

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2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire: AFD

2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire: AFD

A fire spread from one home to a neighboring residence, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to responders.  The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Dr., by East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.  Once on scene, responders said the fire was located in…

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HopeMill Winter Gala to help Hurricane Helene victims

HopeMill Winter Gala to help Hurricane Helene victims

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The community is coming together for a night of compassion, excitement, and generosity to aid families impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. On Dec. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m., Hillside Farms in Lincolnton will host an evening dedicated to providing relief and hope for those who need it most. HopeMill is a nonprofit organization that started right after Hurricane Helene. They have continued their efforts well after the storm…

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Crews battle wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park

Crews battle wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park

The fire has spread about 650 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Fire crews are battling a 650-acre wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park, with the blaze now 75% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The U.S. Forest Service and multiple agencies have been working throughout the day to contain the fire, according to Crowders Mountain Fire & Rescue. Operations have created several roadside fires in the…

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Houston's Rothko Chapel announces reopening date after it was damaged in Hurricane Beryl

Houston's Rothko Chapel announces reopening date after it was damaged in Hurricane Beryl

“Getting to this point has been a true community effort,” Rothko Chapel Executive Director David Leslie said. HOUSTON — After being forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, Houston’s Rothko Chapel has an official reopening date. From December 17 through December 22 and from December 24 through January 5, the chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are a couple exceptions – on December 25 and January 1, the…

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