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Biden said he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn’t impact emergency response

Biden said he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn’t impact emergency response

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he will visit Hurricane Helene-impacted areas this week as long as it does not disrupt rescue and recovery operations. Biden was briefed again on Sunday evening…

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

By KATE PAYNE, JEFFREY COLLINS and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina, its high winds, heavy rains and sheer size created…

Multiple people dead after plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport

Multiple people dead after plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport

MANTEO, N.C. (AP) — Multiple people died after a single-engine plane crashed Saturday afternoon in a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport, the National Park Service said. The crash occurred at…

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson treated for burns after accidentally touching exhaust pipe

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson treated for burns after accidentally touching exhaust pipe

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said Saturday that he was treated for burns he suffered when he accidentally touched an exhaust pipe at a truck show while campaigning for governor.…

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…