Here Are Ways You Can Donate to Local Drives for Hurricane Helene Relief
After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last week, numerous local organizations,...
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‘Devastation and Anguish’: Local Sheriffs Recount Trip to Western NC to Help With Helene Response, Rescues
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson and Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood recounted coordinating Helene recovery efforts this weekend.
Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Sheriff Mike Roberson on Western North Carolina Relief
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed his trip to Henderson County where he met with the local sheriff to discuss what aid they need in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. He also discussed next phases in the recovery process, how folks locally can help, what lessons this teaches us for our own community, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on Local Support for Western NC
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday September 30. He discussed the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association supporting the counties in western North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene. He talked about visiting Henderson County to offer support, the next steps for the recovery process, and the personal impact of seeing a colleague and a community in despair.
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Orange, Chatham Local Governments Offer Services and Relief to NC Amid Helene Response
As western North Carolina continues to reconcile with the extent of storm damage from Hurricane Helene, the Orange and Chatham County governments are offering a hand.
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Supplies Rushed to Communities Isolated by Helene as Death Toll Rises to Nearly 100
A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas on Monday.
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How Helene Became the Near-Perfect Storm To Bring Widespread Destruction Across the South
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 a perfect mix for devastation.
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