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Her Husband Died in Hurricane Helene’s Floodwaters. She Can’t Stop Thinking About ‘the Fear He Must Have Had.’
When Hurricane Helene struck, Zubila Shafiq’s husband, Omar Khan, was one of more than 100 people who died in North Carolina amid catastrophic flooding. Shafiq pieces together what happened to Khan in ...
NH Heroes: Manchester firefighters were rescuers in storm-ravaged N.C.
When the Swiftwater Rescue Team from the Manchester Fire Department arrived in Boone, North Carolina, during Hurricane Helene last September, they knew their skills would be tested. Nothing in the ...
Gov. Stein seeks $891M more for NC Helene recovery. What will NC lawmakers do?
With Republicans in North Carolina controlling the legislature, what’s included — and what’s left out — remains to be seen.
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Status of western N.C. trout fishing still unclear
There’s always the question of whether a fish will bite a baited hook once it’s dropped in the water. It’s part of what makes fishing so enjoyable.
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114 year old McDowell County mountain church to rebuild from Hurricane Helene
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Months after Helene, Western NC is still in need. Here’s how to help
Mooresville’s Soul Creations is also continuing to sell a hurricane relief candle, available in a variety of scents. All ...
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ASAP report explores impact of Tropical Storm Helene on small farms
The analysis focuses on ASAP’s Appalachian Grown certified farms—a group of nearly 900 small-scale, family-owned farms growing food for local market outlets. The report explores the physical and ...
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Residents devastated by powerful storm work to rebuild their community with care: 'Every stone ... has someone's name tied to it'
Though Hurricane Helene ran rampant through Chimney Rock, North Carolina, locals are seeing a positive shift ... including hurricanes — made more severe by a warming climate — cause extensive damage ...
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Capitals, Hurricanes kick off series between evenly matched rivals
May 6 - The wait is finally over for the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes to get their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series underway. Game 1 is Tuesday in Washington, and the top two ...
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Hurricanes sign G Frederik Andersen to 1-year, $2.75M contract for 2025-26
May 4 - The Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.75 million contract for next season. Andersen, 35, is in the final season of a two-year ...
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Hurricane Helene left western NC bear population largely unfazed, expert says
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Hurricane Helene ... footage shows flooding and damage in the Asheville area after Helene flooding and destruction across Western North Carolina. WLOS via CNN Newsource Hobbs ...
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Heavy flames damage garage in North Kingstown
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire broke out inside a garage in North Kingstown Thursday night. Officials said they received reports of heavy smoke coming from a garage on Edmond Drive ...