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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…

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,…