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How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm’s severity

How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm’s severity

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and…

Man arrested in Michigan and charged with slaying of former Clemson receiver in North Carolina

Man arrested in Michigan and charged with slaying of former Clemson receiver in North Carolina

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old man was arrested in Michigan and charged with first-degree murder in last month’s fatal shooting of former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton, police in North Carolina said Tuesday. Jeremiah Diago…

This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene

This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene

By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press BREVARD, N.C. (AP) — The Weissmans still have much to do to recover from Hurricane Helene flooding their home last month. They need to chase down private insurance claims and fill…

FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230

FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230

By JOHN RABY and GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press LAKE LURE, N.C. (AP) — The head of the U.S. disaster response agency continued to forcefully push back Monday against false claims and conspiracy theories about her agency’s…

US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’

US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene — spread most prominently by Donald Trump — are “demoralizing” aid…

Red Cross deploys more than 600 volunteers to aid disaster relief in western North Carolina

WPTF StaffOct 6, 2024
Red Cross deploys more than 600 volunteers to aid disaster relief in western North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — As the aftermath of devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene continues to affect western North Carolina, more than 600 volunteers from across the country have mobilized to provide critical disaster relief. Heather…